translucent

Describes a material or substance that allows light to pass through but diffuses it, so that objects on the other side are not clearly visible.

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1. Allowing light to pass through B2 formal

   Describes a material that allows light to pass through but diffuses it so that objects on the other side are not clearly visible.

   • The frosted glass window is translucent, letting in soft light.
   • She used a translucent fabric for the curtains to create a warm glow.
   • The jellyfish has a translucent body that glows in the dark.

   ruПолупрозрачныйesTranslúcidofrtranslucidedeLichtdurchlässig, aber diffusptTranslúcidozh半透明的arشبه شفاف

   Synonyms: frostedmilkysemitransparent

   Antonyms: opaque

2. Semi-transparent B2 formal

   Partially transparent; allowing some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly.

   • The artist used translucent paint to create a layered effect.
   • The bottle is made of translucent plastic, so you can see the liquid level.
   • The wings of the dragonfly are translucent and shimmer in the sunlight.

   ruПолупрозрачныйesTranslúcidofrtranslucidedeDurchscheinendptTranslúcidozh半透明的arشبه شفاف

   Synonyms: diaphanousfilmyfrostedgauzygossamersemitransparentsheer

   Antonyms: opaque

• more translucent comparative form
• most translucent superlative form