diaphanous

adjective
UK: /daɪˈæf.ə.nəs/
US: /daɪˈæf.ə.nəs/

  1. So delicate and thin that you can see through it.

    1. She wore a diaphanous scarf.
    2. The diaphanous curtains billowed in the gentle breeze, revealing a glimpse of the garden.

  2. Used to describe something that is so light and delicate that it seems not to be there.

    1. The dancer wore a diaphanous gown.
    2. A diaphanous mist rose from the lake, creating an ethereal and dreamlike scene.

Synonyms

translucent gossamer transparent filmy sheer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diaphanous" in English means: So delicate and thin that you can see through it., Used to describe something that is so light and delicate that it seems not to be there..

The phonetic transcription of "diaphanous" is /daɪˈæf.ə.nəs/ in British English and /daɪˈæf.ə.nəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diaphanous": translucent, gossamer, transparent, filmy, sheer.

Example usage of "diaphanous": "She wore a diaphanous scarf.". More examples on the page.