SEMITRANSLUCENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

semitranslucent

adjective

Definition of semitranslucent

as in translucent

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Adjective

Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent, stirring frequently.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026
Place the lamp no more than an arm’s length away, and make sure its shade is translucent, not opaque, so the light can reach your eyes.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of translucent

Adjective

Choose a semitransparent stain in a neutral color to give your fence a natural look that complements the wood grain.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
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

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 artist adopts a schizoid persona, with multiple voices flowing out of him, and swerves between lucid social criticism—about the history of slavery or of higher education—and total gibberish.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Zuckerman said Monday’s cross-examination helped the defense by supplying testimony that Clancy could appear lucid at some moments while experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms at others.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of lucid

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