Synonyms of translucent
5 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for translucent is semitransparent. Other synonyms of translucent are semipellucid, semiopaque, through-shine and tralucent. The opposite of translucent is opaque.
Synonyms and similar words for translucent
adjectiveAllowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
- semitransparentAllowing some visibility but partially clouded or obscured; transparent in some portions but not others; translucent.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- semipellucidHalf clear, or imperfectly transparent.
- semiopaquePartially opaque.
- through-shine obsoleteTranslucent.
- tralucent obsoleteTranslucent.
Opposite of translucent
adjectiveMore antonyms
- opaqueAllowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.
- transparent
- turbid
Meaning of translucent
- adjective Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
- adjective Clear, lucid, or transparent.
- noun Something that is translucent.
translucent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of translucent
- What is another word for translucent?
- Translucent has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as semitransparent, semipellucid, semiopaque, through-shine and tralucent.
- What is the opposite of translucent?
- The opposite of translucent is opaque.
- What does translucent mean?
- Translucent means allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
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