translucent

adjective
UK: /trænzˈluːsənt/
US: /trænsˈluːsənt/

  1. Allowing light to pass through but not completely clear; semi-transparent.

    1. The curtain is translucent, so I can see some light.
    2. We installed a translucent roof, maximizing natural light within the structure.

  2. Easy to understand; clear.

    1. Her explanation was translucent and to the point.
    2. The professor's translucent lecture demystified the complex subject matter.

Synonyms

pellucid diaphanous lucid clear

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "translucent" in English means: Allowing light to pass through but not completely clear; semi-transparent., Easy to understand; clear..

The phonetic transcription of "translucent" is /trænzˈluːsənt/ in British English and /trænsˈluːsənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "translucent": pellucid, diaphanous, lucid, clear.

Example usage of "translucent": "The curtain is translucent, so I can see some light.". More examples on the page.