diaphanous

adjective

dī-ˈa-fə-nəs How to pronounce diaphanous (audio)
Definition of diaphanousnext
as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through the bride wore a diaphanous veil

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Recent Examples of diaphanous Others fill soaring display cases, with diaphanous scrims forming ethereal partitions. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026 The diaphanous music of Lana Del Rey, though, never sounds bogged down by the anxiety of influence. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 The rocks closest to the spray were white with rime, and a faint rainbow hung in the air, a diaphanous net catching color. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 The end result is a pretty amorphous, diaphanous structure, reminiscent of Lynda Benglis—something very unusual in my work. — Theo Belci, Artforum, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diaphanous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaphanous
  1. transparent
  2. sheer
  3. translucent
Adjective
  • Some Austin City Council members have released statements on social media calling for a transparent investigation.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Sell the position through concise job descriptions, transparent salary ranges, and highlighting small business advantages like flexibility and impact.
    — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Cyrus’ flawless-looking skin was in part thanks to the Maybelline New York Lifter Plump and Glow Foundation, a sheer base that can be built up for more coverage.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For her main ensemble, the Catwoman star wore head-to-toe black, including a strappy triangle bikini layered beneath a semi-sheer coverup that doubled as a minidress.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • The flesh should change from translucent to mostly opaque and flake easily when gently pressed with a fork.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Flags sagged in the rain and translucent ponchos billowed in the wind, but the sound of bagpipes and a booming sousaphone kept the crowd moving.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of translucent

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“Diaphanous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaphanous. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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