diaphanous

Meaning

1. Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
2. Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
3. Isorefractive, having an identical refractive index.

Concepts

diaphanous

sheer

translucent

transparent

see-through

clear

filmy

gauzy

cobwebby

gauze-like

gossamer

vaporous

vapourous

pellucid

lucid

crystalline

limpid

revealing

very thin

ethereal

insubstantial

vague

semi-transparent

hyaloid

hyaline

membraneous

membranous

scarious

translucid

semiopaque

semitransparent

frosted

Pronounced as (IPA)

/daɪˈæf.ən.əs/

Etymology

From Medieval Latin diaphanus, from Ancient Greek διαφανής (diaphanḗs), from δια- (dia-, “through”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”).

Sentences

The gold became a diaphanous , glittering globe .