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translucent

/trænzˈluːsənt/  ·  say it: tranz·LOO·suhnt

allowing light through but not transparent

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1. (adjective) allowing light to pass through but not transparent; you cannot see clearly through it

2. (adjective) easy to understand or see through

Examples

• 1. The frosted glass window is translucent, so you can see light and shapes but not details.
• 2. The company's translucent business practices build trust with customers.

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stunted, radiant, murky, opaque, luminous, dim