SEMITRANSLUCENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

semitranslucent

adjective

Definition of semitranslucent

as in translucent

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Adjective

The team unveiled renderings for the site, featuring 70,000 seats and a translucent domed roof, last week.

— Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
The tall block heels were rendered in translucent amber and black with a horn-like mottled finish, introducing a second clear element without turning the design into a fully transparent shoe.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 July 2026

Definition of translucent

Adjective

Follow that up with a coat of protective finish, such as General Finishes Outdoor Oil, or a semitransparent exterior stain.

— Daniel Modlin, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
Or the hundreds of husks left on the ground, brown, semitransparent, upholding the shape of the life that had once been but was now gone?

— Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026

Definition of semitransparent

Adjective

Kaia Gerber left little to the imagination in a diaphanous black dress at the London premiere of The Shards.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Those who lean bohemian may like a diaphanous nightie from Dôen or Chloé, paired with cage sandals and oversized shades.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Definition of diaphanous

Adjective

The songs are lucid and explicit, delivered with the gravitas of someone whose world has just changed forever.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
With all of this plot packed into the narrative, and much more, Nolan does a reasonably good job of keeping things lucid.

— Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Definition of lucid

Adjective

Cyrus’ flawless-looking skin was in part thanks to the Maybelline New York Lifter Plump and Glow Foundation, a sheer base that can be built up for more coverage.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
For her main ensemble, the Catwoman star wore head-to-toe black, including a strappy triangle bikini layered beneath a semi-sheer coverup that doubled as a minidress.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheer

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