Antonyms for nontransparent
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : trans-pair-uhnt, -par- |
| Phonetic Transcription : trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- |
Definition of nontransparent
Origin :- early 15c., from Medieval Latin transparentem (nominative transparens), present participle of transparere "show light through," from Latin trans- "through" (see trans-) + parere "come in sight, appear" (see appear). Figurative sense of "easily seen through" is first attested 1590s. The attempt to back-form a verb transpare (c.1600) died with the 17c.
- As in opaque : adj clouded, muddy
- As in roiled : adj turbid
- As in roily : adj turbid
- As in smoggy : adj turbid
- As in cloudy : adj hazy; darkened
Synonyms for nontransparent
- blurred
- cloudy
- confused
- dark
- darkened
- dense
- dim
- dirty
- dismal
- dull
- dusky
- emulsified
- filmy
- foggy
- frosty
- fuliginous
- gloomy
- hazy
- heavy
- impenetrable
- indefinite
- indistinct
- leaden
- lowering
- lusterless
- misty
- mucky
- muddied
- muddy
- murky
- mushy
- nebulous
- nontranslucent
- nontransparent
- not clear
- nubilous
- obfuscated
- obscure
- opaque
- overcast
- roiled
- roily
- shady
- smoky
- somber
- sooty
- sullen
- sunless
- thick
- turbid
- vaporous
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