Translucent

usgb/trænzˈluːsnt/
adjective

Allowing light to pass through, but not transparent.

The windows in the church were made of translucent glass.
Visual representation of "translucent" - Allowing light to pass through, but not transparent.

Often appears as...

  • translucent material
  • translucent skin
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Visual representation of "translucent"
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Visual Texture

Translucent materials can show texture while blurring details, giving a sense of depth.

Illustration for Visual Texture
Her translucent curtains showed the silhouette of the tree outside.
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Collocation Use

Often paired with 'material', 'skin', or 'glass' to describe their quality.

Illustration for Collocation Use
She admired the delicate translucent material of her new scarf.
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Mistaken for Transparent

Remember, 'translucent' lets light through but doesn't allow clear images, unlike 'transparent'.

Illustration for Mistaken for Transparent
The frost left the window translucent, obscuring the view.
Visual representation of the word "Translucent"

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