Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

translucid

adjective

/trænˈsluː.sɪd/

Definition

Allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes; semi-transparent.

Examples

The translucent curtains let in soft light without exposing the room’s interior.
She admired the translucid layers of the soap bubble as it floated in the air.
The artist used a translucid glaze to add depth to her ceramic vase.

Meaning

A term used to describe a material or object that lets some light in while obscuring visibility, meaning you can see light through it, but not clearly see objects behind it.