diaphanous

Translations

diaphanousadjective
more diaphanous
Comp.
most diaphanous
Super.
She wore a diaphanous dress that fluttered in the breeze.
Она надела прозрачное платье, которое развевалось на ветру.
The diaphanous curtains allowed the sunlight to gently filter into the room.
Полупрозрачные шторы позволяли солнечному свету мягко проникать в комнату.

Definitions

diaphanousadjective
Light, delicate, and translucent, especially of fabric.
She wore a diaphanous dress that fluttered in the breeze.
So delicate or insubstantial as to be barely perceptible; vague or ethereal.
The argument rested on a diaphanous distinction that convinced no one.