Diaphanous

Pronunciation: /daɪˈæfənəs/

Definitions of diaphanous

adjective allowing light to pass through, transparent, translucent

Example Sentences

A1 The curtains in the room were diaphanous and let in a lot of light.

A2 She wore a diaphanous scarf that fluttered in the breeze.

B1 The bride's diaphanous veil added a touch of elegance to her wedding ensemble.

B2 The artist used diaphanous layers of paint to create a sense of depth in the painting.

C1 The diaphanous fabric of her dress shimmered in the candlelight.

C2 The diaphanous wings of the dragonfly seemed almost transparent as it hovered over the pond.

Examples of diaphanous in a Sentence

formal The diaphanous fabric allowed the light to pass through easily.

informal She wore a diaphanous dress to the party last night.

slang That diaphanous top is so cute!

figurative His diaphanous excuses were easily seen through by his boss.

Grammatical Forms of diaphanous

• past tense: diaphanoused
• plural: diaphanouses
• comparative: more diaphanous
• superlative: most diaphanous
• present tense: diaphanouses
• future tense: will diaphanous
• perfect tense: have diaphanoused
• continuous tense: is diaphanousing
• singular: diaphanous
• positive degree: diaphanous
• infinitive: to diaphanouse
• gerund: diaphanousing
• participle: diaphanoused

Origin and Evolution of diaphanous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diaphanous' originated from the Greek word 'diaphanes', which means 'transparent' or 'shining through'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that is transparent or translucent, over time, 'diaphanous' has come to also connote something delicate, light, and ethereal in appearance.