Diaphanous

/daɪˈæfənəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Light, delicate, and translucent.

She wore a diaphanous dress that flowed elegantly in the breeze.

Difficult to perceive or understand; vague.

The diaphanous nature of the plan made it hard for the team to execute effectively.

From Greek 'diaphanēs' meaning 'transparent'.

diaphanous fabric

A fabric that is light and transparent.

diaphanous beauty

A kind of beauty that is delicate and ethereal.

translucent

Allowing light to pass through diffusely.

sheer

Very thin or transparent fabric.