diaphanous
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “diaphanous” mean?
adjective.light, delicate, and translucent.
SAT Usage
the term is often found in passages related to art, fashion, or nature, emphasizing qualities of elegance and fragility. It suggests not only transparency but also a sense of ethereality or refinement, distinguishing it from similar words like "sheer," which may lack the connotation of delicacy and grace.
Common Confusions
Diaphanous implies a light, delicate transparency that conveys elegance, while sheer usually suggests a simple lack of opacity without the same connotation of fragility or refinement.
Do not choose diaphanous if the context emphasizes heaviness or opacity rather than lightness, delicacy, and translucence.
Example Sentences
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The bride wore a diaphanous veil that shimmered in the light.