OPAQUE Synonyms: 294 Similar and Opposite Words

opaque

adjective

ō-ˈpāk

Definition of opaque

as in ambiguous

having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning somehow listeners seem to connect with the songwriter, despite his deeply personal, often opaque lyrics

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as in vague

not seen or understood clearly an opaque remark that seemed to hint that there would be future retaliation

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as in dumb

not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily people are sometimes rude to her, but fortunately she's too opaque to realize what's happening

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Recent Examples of opaque PBMs have been criticized for opaque pricing practices, their growing market power and potential conflicts of interest when they are owned by companies that also operate insurers and pharmacies. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Sheer formulas let more of your underlying pigment come through, while opaque formulas provide fuller coverage. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 The 2026 version is noticeably softer, with makeup artists reaching for neutral lip colors and subtle definition rather than the opaque beige of the original. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 Instead of fully covering the lips with opaque beige, makeup artists are using neutral shades and gentle definition so the look still feels wearable. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opaque

Recent Examples of Synonyms for opaque

Adjective

The cover art for The Holy Cross Tigers is awash in burgundy, a more ambiguous shade that’s indicative of the oppositional emotions stewing within.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
But Maryland’s climate goals have been ambiguous and inconsistent.

— Alex Pavlak, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of ambiguous

Adjective

Then the reviews, of course, completely dismissed me as being like some old dumb blonde thing.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
Basically all that's left for the dumb human to do when using the all-new Arrowmax Arrowspace S1 electric smart driver is dropping the bit in the tip and holding the driver steady – the S1 takes care of everything else.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of dumb

Adjective

Then, on October 26, a member of Parliament—who happened to be the brother-in-law of one of the conspirators—received a cryptic, anonymous letter.

— Lucia Barnum, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026
The news arrives after a cryptic graphic teasing the tour was posted on Instagram, featuring imagery from The Great Divide.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of cryptic

Adjective

As light mist obscured the far-off Chicago skyline, only the faint sounds of metal cranes clanging and construction vehicles beeping in the distance broke up the quiet morning at Park 566 in South Shore.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
The brightest planets are 100,000 times fainter than their host stars, meaning spotting them is like observing a firefly hovering around a lighthouse.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

The watch is home to a dark gray gradient opaline in the dial’s center, surrounded by a light-gray sunburst gradient on the chapter ring.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
The television special offered a glimpse of the conversation pit, now done up with dark maroon carpet and a navy sofa with white cushions.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

This view shows the nebula as a brown pillar of dust embedded in a hazy, almost rainbow field of dust and gas.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Rather than drawing a precise border around the lips, the technique involves buffing pigment outward to create a hazy, almost airbrushed effect.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026