Synonyms of translucent

translucent

adjective

as in transparent

not easily seen through but allowing light to pass through

Frosted glass is translucent.

translucent gemstones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transparent
• liquid
• crystal
• sheer
• fragile
• lucid
• diaphanous
• gossamer
• clear
• gauzy
• see-through
• filmy
• delicate
• crystalline
• cobwebby
• limpid
• gauzelike
• lucent
• pellucid
• peekaboo
• flimsy
• colorless
• gossamery
• insubstantial
• dainty
• unsubstantial
• uncolored
• frail

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opaque
• cloudy
• smoky
• hazy
• misty
• foggy
• nebulous
• murky
• dull
• drab
• smokey
• lackluster
• lusterless

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective translucent contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of translucent are clear, limpid, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When would clear be a good substitute for translucent?

The meanings of clear and translucent largely overlap; however, clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When might limpid be a better fit than translucent?

In some situations, the words limpid and translucent are roughly equivalent. However, limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When is it sensible to use transparent instead of translucent?

The synonyms transparent and translucent are sometimes interchangeable, but transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of translucent

Tours can be scheduled any day of the week in March through November, and guests can brace themselves for a one-of-a-kind experience aboard translucent kayaks illuminated by colorful LED lights under the starry Texan sky. —Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025

Heat olive oil in a medium size pot, then add shallots and saute until translucent. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025

There are already Meta Ray-Bans with translucent frames—the shiny caramel transparent design looks terrific—but there’s another thing about the new pair that’s unique: the Coperni branding. —David Phelan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Apple's latest app for iOS, Apple Invites, may also offer a sneak peek, with more vibrant colors than other native apps and a settings page that makes prominent use of the translucent backgrounds seen on visionOS. —Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025

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