Translucent: meaning, definitions and examples
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translucent
[ trænsˈluːsnt ]
material quality
Allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through; partially transparent.
Synonyms
clear, see-through, semi-transparent, transparent
Examples of usage
- The curtains were made of a translucent fabric that allowed a soft light to filter into the room.
- The frosted glass of the bathroom window was translucent, providing privacy while still allowing natural light to enter.
skin quality
Having skin that allows light to pass through, giving the appearance of being almost transparent.
Synonyms
diaphanous, pellucid, transpicuous
Examples of usage
- Her delicate hands had a translucent quality to them, making them appear ethereal.
- The model's translucent complexion made her look like she belonged in a fairy tale.
Translations
Translations of the word "translucent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 translúcido
🇮🇳 पारभासी
🇩🇪 durchscheinend
🇮🇩 tembus pandang
🇺🇦 напівпрозорий
🇵🇱 przezroczysty
🇯🇵 半透明
🇫🇷 translucide
🇪🇸 translúcido
🇹🇷 yarı saydam
🇰🇷 반투명
🇸🇦 شفاف جزئيًا
🇨🇿 průsvitný
🇸🇰 priesvitný
🇨🇳 半透明
🇸🇮 prosojen
🇮🇸 hálfgagnsær
🇰🇿 жартылай мөлдір
🇬🇪 ნახევრად გამჭვირვალე
🇦🇿 yarımşəffaf
🇲🇽 translúcido
Word origin
The word 'translucent' comes from the Latin word 'translucent-' (stem of translucens), present participle of translucēre, which means 'to shine through'. The term first appeared in the 1590s to describe objects that allow light to pass through but are not completely transparent. Over time, 'translucent' has been widely used in various fields, including materials, art, and even in describing skin quality.