Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

translucid

Adjective

/trænˈsluː.sɪd/

Definition

Allowing light to pass through but not transparent or completely clear.

Examples

The translucent curtains let in soft light while maintaining privacy.
He admired the translucent glaze on the pottery that gave it a luminous quality.
Frosted glass is often used in bathrooms because it is translucent, allowing light while obscuring the view.

Meaning

Translucid describes a quality of a substance that lets some light through, making it possible to see through it, but not in a clear or distinct manner.