transparent
So clear that you can see straight through it.
transparent in a sentence
- The water was so transparent we could count the pebbles on the riverbed.
- The greenhouse walls are transparent so that sunlight can pour straight through onto the plants.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to transparent?
- Acloudy
- Bmurky
- Copaque
- Dclear
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D: clear. The other three mean the opposite of transparent.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to transparent?
- Asee-through
- Bclear
- Cglassy
- Dopaque
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D: opaque. The other three mean nearly the same as transparent.
Words that mean something similar
clear, glassy, see-through
Words that mean the opposite
opaque, cloudy, murky
More words about appearance & looks
- trinket: A small, pretty object that is not worth much money.
- unkempt: Untidy and not looked after.
- unscathed: Not harmed or damaged at all.
- vibrant: Full of life, energy or bright colour.
- vivid: So bright or clear that it feels real.
- wondrous: So wonderful that it fills you with amazement.
- youthful: Seeming young, fresh and full of energy.
- adorn: To decorate something to make it look prettier.
More words to explore
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