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diaphanous
What does diaphanous mean?
diaphanous (adjective): transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use diaphanous in a sentence?
- A hat with a diaphanous veil. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce diaphanous?
/daɪˈæfənɪs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does diaphanous come from?
From Medieval Latin diaphanus, from Ancient Greek διαφανής (diaphanḗs), from δια- (dia-, “through”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of diaphanous?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “diaphanous” mean?
possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built
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transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through
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based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
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expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
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Which word is closest in meaning to “diaphanous”?
extravagant
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apocalyptic
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charismatic
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transparent
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