transparent

• Beschreibt etwas, das Licht durchlässt, sodass man Gegenstände dahinter klar erkennen kann; außerdem im übertragenen Sinn für etwas Offenes, Ehrliches und Verständliches.

Describes something that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen; also used figuratively to describe something open, honest, and easy to understand.

1. Allowing light to pass throughA2formal

   Describes a material or substance that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen.

   Transparent

   • The glass is completely transparent.
   • She wore a transparent plastic raincoat.
   • The water in the lake was so transparent you could see the bottom.

   Synonymeclearcrystal clearlimpidpellucidsee-through

   Antonymeimpermeableopaquetranslucent

2. Open and honestB2formal

   Describes a process, system, or person that is easy to understand, with no hidden motives or secrets.

   Transparent

   • The company promised to be transparent about its financial dealings.
   • The government aims to make its decision-making process more transparent.
   • He was completely transparent about his past mistakes.

   Synonymeaboveboardcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforward

   Antonymedeceptivedeviousdishonestevasiveobscureopaquesecretiveunderhandedvague