English Synonym Finder

diaphanous

Definitions

Light, delicate, and translucent.

Characterized by extreme fineness of texture.

Examples

The bride wore a gown made of diaphanous silk that flowed gracefully as she walked down the aisle.

The morning mist was so diaphanous that the rising sun could be seen clearly through the veil of fog.

Synonyms

sheer translucent transparent gossamer delicate filmy gauzy

Antonyms

opaque thick dense heavy solid substantial impervious