Diaphanous
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Diaphanous [dahy-af-uh-nuh s]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Transparent, delicate, and translucent

Example

“The diaphanous feathers of the bird made her look fluttery.”

“Apurva decided to wear a flowing, diaphanous gown on her brother’s wedding.”

Synonyms

Sheer, Flimsy, Delicate, Insubstantial

Antonyms

Opaque, Hazy, Cloudy, Smeared, Thick