transparent

adjective
UK: /trænˈspærənt/
US: /trænˈspɛrənt/

  1. Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

    1. Glass is transparent, so we can see through it easily.
    2. The policy should be transparent so everyone knows what the rules are.

  2. Easy to perceive or detect; obvious.

    1. His intentions were transparent to everyone in the room.
    2. The company aims to be transparent about its environmental impact.

  3. Open and honest; not secretive.

    1. We need a transparent government that is open to the public.
    2. The investigation will be transparent to ensure accountability.

Synonyms

frank honest limpid plain obvious see-through candid open clear
transparent noun

  1. A transparent object or substance.

    1. The sculpture was made of transparent material.
    2. She used a transparent overlay for her presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transparent" in English means: Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen., Easy to perceive or detect; obvious., Open and honest; not secretive..

The phonetic transcription of "transparent" is /trænˈspærənt/ in British English and /trænˈspɛrənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transparent": frank, honest, limpid, plain, obvious, see-through, candid, open, clear.

Example usage of "transparent": "Glass is transparent, so we can see through it easily.". More examples on the page.