Synonyms of translucent

translucent

adjective

as in transparent

not easily seen through but allowing light to pass through

Frosted glass is translucent.

translucent gemstones

Related Words

• transparent
• liquid
• crystal
• sheer
• fragile
• lucid
• diaphanous
• gossamer
• clear
• gauzy
• see-through
• filmy
• delicate
• crystalline
• cobwebby
• limpid
• gauzelike
• lucent
• pellucid
• peekaboo
• flimsy
• colorless
• gossamery
• insubstantial
• dainty
• unsubstantial
• uncolored
• frail

Dissimilar Words

• opaque
• cloudy
• smoky
• hazy
• misty
• foggy
• nebulous
• murky
• dull
• drab
• lusterless
• lackluster

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective translucent contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of translucent are clear, limpid, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When would clear be a good substitute for translucent?

The meanings of clear and translucent largely overlap; however, clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When might limpid be a better fit than translucent?

In some situations, the words limpid and translucent are roughly equivalent. However, limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When is it sensible to use transparent instead of translucent?

The synonyms transparent and translucent are sometimes interchangeable, but transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of translucent

Jelly tends to be sweeter and more gel-like than jam, with a translucent finish that shows off the fruit's natural color. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Stone elements are rarely seen in small spaces, but the bathroom sinks are made of a translucent variety. —Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026

Eisenberg plays a lot of acoustic guitar, sticks mostly to normie chords, and largely avoids dissonant tangles, opting for a bright, translucent sound. —Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026

Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026

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