
Transparent
Physical Clarity
Refer to objects that allow light to pass, making items behind visible.

The transparent bottle revealed the clear liquid inside.
Not Always Invisible
"Transparent" means you can see through it, but it doesn't mean the object is invisible itself.

The curtains were transparent, displaying the silhouette of a tree outside.
Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a clear and obvious truth.

The child's lie was as transparent as glass.
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ClearCrystallineDiaphanousGlassyLucidPellucidSheerTranslucent
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