— opaquely , adv. — opaqueness , n.
/oh payk"/ , adj., n., v., opaqued, opaquing .
adj.
1. not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
2. not transmitting radiation, sound, heat, etc.
3. not shining or bright; dark; dull.
4. hard to understand; not clear or lucid; obscure: The problem remains opaque despite explanations.
5. dull, stupid, or unintelligent.
n.
6. something that is opaque.
7. Photog. a coloring matter, usually black or red, used to render part of a negative opaque.
v.t.
8. Photog. to cover up blemishes on (a negative), esp. for making a printing plate.
9. to cause to become opaque.
[ 1375-1425; late ME opake opacus shaded ]
Syn. 1. murky, cloudy, muddy.