Definition of: transparent

(trans·pâr′ənt, -par′-) adjective
1. Admitting the passage of light, and of clear views of objects beyond; pervious to light: transparent glass: distinguished from translucent.
2. Figuratively, easy to see through or understand; hence without guile; frank.
3. Diaphanous.
4. Luminous; bright. [<Med. L transparens, -entis <L trans- across + parere appear, be visible]
—trans·par′ent·ly adverb
—trans·par′ent·ness noun Synonyms: clear, diaphanous, limpid, lucid, pellucid, translucent. Whatever offers no obstruction to the vision is clear; limpid, lucid, and pellucid refer to a shining, sparkling clearness. A transparent body allows the forms and colors of objects beyond to be seen through it; a translucent body allows light to pass through, but may not permit forms and colors to be distinguished; plate glass is transparent, ground glass is translucent. Limpid refers to a liquid clearness, or that which suggests it; as, limpid streams, see CANDID, CLEAR, EVIDENT, MANIFEST, PLAIN¹. Antonyms: cloudy, dark, dim, obscure, opaque, turbid.