Pronunciation: /əˈpɑsəti/
noun the quality or state of being opaque, or not allowing light to pass through
A1 The window had a high level of opacity, making it difficult to see through.
A2 The artist used different shades of opacity in the painting to create depth and dimension.
B1 The company's financial reports lacked transparency and had a certain level of opacity.
B2 The new regulations aimed to increase the opacity of government decision-making processes.
C1 The opacity of the contract clauses made it difficult for the average person to understand their rights and obligations.
C2 The artist's use of opacity in the film created a sense of mystery and intrigue for the audience.
adjective opaque, not transparent or translucent
A1 The window had an opacity that allowed some light to pass through.
A2 The opacity of the water made it difficult to see the fish swimming below.
B1 The opacity of the document made it hard to read the text.
B2 The artist used varying levels of opacity to create depth in the painting.
C1 The opacity of the glass was carefully chosen to provide privacy without blocking too much light.
C2 The designer played with opacity to create a modern and sleek look in the website design.
formal The opacity of the glass blocks out most of the sunlight.
informal I can't see through the opacity of this window.
slang The opacity of her excuse was so obvious.
figurative The opacity of his emotions made it hard to understand how he truly felt.
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