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Synonyms & Similar Words
transparent
translucent
sheer
thin
delicate
gauzy
filmy
misty
hazy
vague
faint
subtle
refined
ethereal
intangible
impalpable
elusive
evasive
fleeting
elusive
airy
light
weightless
gossamer
cobwebby
lacy
netty
meshy
diaphanous
filmy
gauzelike
see-through
lucid
clear
limpid
crystalline
glassy
pellucid
hyaline
vitreous
Meaning of Diaphanous
The primary meaning of "diaphanous" is something that is delicate and filmy, allowing light to pass through, giving a vague or indistinct appearance.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "diaphanous" can be defined as:
- + (of a material or texture) delicate and filmy, allowing light to pass through
- + (of a concept or idea) vague or indistinct
- + (of a person or their nature) delicate and refined
Etymology of Diaphanous
The word "diaphanous" has its roots in the Greek words "dia" meaning "through" and "phanos" meaning "light" or "appearance", with the suffix "-ous" added to form an adjective, and entered the English language in the 17th century to describe something that allows light to pass through, and over time its meaning expanded to include abstract concepts and ideas.
Example Uses
- The diaphanous curtains filtered the sunlight and cast a warm glow over the room.
- * Her diaphanous nature made it difficult for people to understand her true intentions.
- * The diaphanous quality of the artist's paintings gave them an otherworldly appearance.