diaphanous

adjective

dī-ˈa-fə-nəs How to pronounce diaphanous (audio)
Definition of diaphanousnext
as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through the bride wore a diaphanous veil

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Recent Examples of diaphanous Others fill soaring display cases, with diaphanous scrims forming ethereal partitions. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026 The diaphanous music of Lana Del Rey, though, never sounds bogged down by the anxiety of influence. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 The rocks closest to the spray were white with rime, and a faint rainbow hung in the air, a diaphanous net catching color. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 The end result is a pretty amorphous, diaphanous structure, reminiscent of Lynda Benglis—something very unusual in my work. — Theo Belci, Artforum, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diaphanous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaphanous
  1. transparent
  2. sheer
  3. translucent
Adjective
  • Hegseth, who appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee to request an additional $67 billion in funding, was pressed by Democrats to be more transparent about the war's war's progress, goals, strategies and justifications.
    — Mary Bruce, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Owls, bats and dragons drawn from Chinese mythology seem suspended inside transparent spheres, while cherub-like children run in circles.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • The aspiring model was blooming in florals in the sculptural look, which featured a strapless bubble top paired with a sheer floor-length skirt, both of which were embroidered with purple and blue floral designs.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Yet, in the last two years, this sentiment of sheer doom has slowly and steadily begun to give way to a tentative yet very much present hope.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • The original idea was that the skin on her face was supposed to be translucent.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 July 2026
  • Their translucent jelly materials and signature Coach detailing are designed to make every outfit more interesting, all without sacrificing comfort (or all the contents of your wallet).
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of translucent

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“Diaphanous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaphanous. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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