adj.
Pronunciation: -s ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin translucent-, translucens, present participle of transluc ē re to shine through, from trans- + luc ē re to shine ― more at LIGHT
Date: 1607
1 : permitting the passage of light: a : CLEAR , TRANSPARENT < translucent water> b : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly
2 : free from disguise or falseness <his translucent patriotism ― Newsweek >
synonyms see CLEAR
– trans · lu · cent · ly adverb