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diaphanous
Light, delicate, and translucent; so fine and transparent as to be almost invisible.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin "diaphanus," from Greek "diaphanes" (transparent), from "dia-" (through) + "phainein" (to show). Literally "showing through."
Usage Examples
"She wore a diaphanous silk scarf that seemed to float around her shoulders."
"The diaphanous curtains allowed soft morning light to filter into the room."
"Dragonfly wings are diaphanous - delicate sheets of shimmering transparency."
Synonyms
- Sheer
- Translucent
- Gossamer
- Filmy
- See-through
Fun Facts
- Fashion designers love this word to describe delicate, flowing fabrics.
- It's stronger than "transparent" - suggests both sheerness and beauty.
- Often used in poetry to describe ethereal, delicate qualities.
Related Terms
- Gossamer: Something very light, thin, and insubstantial
- Translucent: Allowing light to pass through partially; semi-transparent
- Ethereal: Extremely delicate and light; seeming to belong to another world
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