diaphanous

adjective

dī-ˈa-fə-nəs How to pronounce diaphanous (audio)
Definition of diaphanousnext
as in transparent
very thin and easy to see through the bride wore a diaphanous veil

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Recent Examples of diaphanous Others fill soaring display cases, with diaphanous scrims forming ethereal partitions. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026 The end result is a pretty amorphous, diaphanous structure, reminiscent of Lynda Benglis—something very unusual in my work. — Theo Belci, Artforum, 27 Feb. 2026 In front of the Louvre Pyramid, Eileen Gu stepped out this week wearing a set of diaphanous wings — a fitting ensemble for an Olympic athlete whose sport sends her airborne. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for diaphanous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaphanous
  1. transparent
  2. sheer
  3. translucent
Adjective
  • Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.
    — Paula Chiocchi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • The translucent finish and bright orange color looks just like a splash of Aperol.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Sunlight entering translucent barrels can cause rapid algae blooms, says Scott.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of translucent

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