see-through

adjective
UK: /ˌsiː θruː/
US: /ˌsiː θruː/

  1. Allowing you to see through it.

    1. Her dress was so see-through that everyone could see her underwear.
    2. The see-through material made it difficult to discern the object's true form, creating an optical illusion.

Synonyms

transparent translucent sheer
see-through noun

  1. A see-through item of clothing or material.

    1. She wore a see-through to the party.
    2. The store sells a variety of see-through items, including blouses and dresses, for bold fashion statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "see-through" is /ˌsiː θruː/ in British English and /ˌsiː θruː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "see-through": transparent, translucent, sheer.

Example usage of "see-through": "Her dress was so see-through that everyone could see her underwear.". More examples on the page.