diaphanous
adjective
- so fine or gauzy in texture as to be transparent or translucent: diaphanous cloth
- vague or indistinct; airy
See diaphanous in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dī-ăfˈə-nəs)
adjective- Of such fine texture as to be transparent or translucent: diaphanous tulle.
- Characterized by delicacy of form. See Synonyms at airy.
- Vague or insubstantial: diaphanous dreams of glory.
Related Forms:
- diˌa·pha·neˈi·ty (dīˌə-fə-nēˈĭ-tē), di·aphˈa·nous·ness noun
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