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 remaining cabbage leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and lightly browned and cabbage is wilted, 18–22 minutes. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

The Maroon toro buljol is a polished interpretation, with translucent slices of toro and hamachi in a pool of Sungold tomato vinaigrette. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a 25th-anniversary version of the Xbox Series X featuring a design inspired by the original Xbox, with the console and some accessories in a matching translucent green finish. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026

And because the translucent material has natural veining, no two pieces are alike. — Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

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