Synonyms of translucent

translucent

adjective

as in transparent

not easily seen through but allowing light to pass through

Frosted glass is translucent.

translucent gemstones

Related Words

• transparent
• liquid
• crystal
• sheer
• fragile
• lucid
• diaphanous
• gossamer
• clear
• gauzy
• see-through
• filmy
• delicate
• crystalline
• cobwebby
• limpid
• gauzelike
• lucent
• pellucid
• peekaboo
• flimsy
• colorless
• gossamery
• insubstantial
• dainty
• unsubstantial
• uncolored
• frail

Dissimilar Words

• opaque
• cloudy
• smoky
• hazy
• misty
• foggy
• nebulous
• murky
• dull
• drab
• smokey
• lackluster
• lusterless

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective translucent contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of translucent are clear, limpid, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When would clear be a good substitute for translucent?

The meanings of clear and translucent largely overlap; however, clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When might limpid be a better fit than translucent?

In some situations, the words limpid and translucent are roughly equivalent. However, limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When is it sensible to use transparent instead of translucent?

The synonyms transparent and translucent are sometimes interchangeable, but transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of translucent

The canvas uppers were set on exaggerated wedge soles with translucent rubber outsoles, offering subtle lift while keeping the silhouette grounded in streetwear. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2025

Sandwich scraps of colorful tissue paper between two sheets of contact paper to make the translucent center. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025

Those who want to achieve a more natural look should check out the translucent options like Ice, Pearl, or Sun. —Anja Webb, Parents, 20 June 2025

My foundation, two different concealers, baking powder, translucent powder, cream blush, the whole nine yards. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 June 2025

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