Synonyms of diaphanous

diaphanous

adjective

dī-ˈa-fə-nəs 

as in transparent

very thin and easy to see through

the bride wore a diaphanous veil

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diaphanous

The craftsmanship continues upstairs, where jamdani fabrics and wallpapers in the primary bedroom celebrate the ancient Bengal art of weaving fine diaphanous textiles, embodying the showroom’s dedication to materiality, artistry, and the human hand. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026

Beneath a diaphanous white veil, four family members sit together on tan leather chairs, the woman in the center holding a baby in her arms. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

That spirit is exemplified by Ford, a gregarious hostess who moves through the various groupings of women in a diaphanous full-length blue dress, introducing Godfred to a group of attendees and hugging both first-timers and her OGs enthusiastically. — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 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

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