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
• lusterless
• lackluster

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

Add celery, and leeks; cook, stirring often, until celery softens and leeks are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025

Two of these domed stadiums have retractable roofs and two have translucent roofs. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025

Semi-opaque white tips melt into a translucent shade of ivory on this clean and classic set. —Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025

The pair appears more premium than standard Air Jordan 4s, with unique details including translucent support wings and heel counters and an opaque outsole which features contrasting red stitching at the toe. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025

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