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diaphanous

🇬🇧 UK/dai'æfәnәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

So thin and delicate as to be nearly transparent; gossamer

透明的,轻薄透明的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
diathrough, across
+
phanshow, appear, shine, speak
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=diaphanous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The dancer wore a diaphanous gown that floated gracefully as she moved.

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