Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semitranslucent
Adjective
/ˌsɛmɪtrænˈsluːsənt/
Definition
Partially allowing light to pass through, but not transparently clear.
Examples
- The semitranslucent curtains let in soft light without revealing the outside world.
- The glass used in the bathroom was semitranslucent, ensuring privacy while still allowing light to filter through.
- Artists often use semitranslucent materials in their work to create a unique luminosity.
Meaning
The term ‘semitranslucent’ describes materials or surfaces that permit some light to flow through them, creating a diffused effect. This means you can see light, but not distinct shapes or colors clearly.
Synonyms
- Translucent
- Opaque
- Cloudy
- Frosted
- Milky
