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diaphanous

/dɪˈæfənəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does diaphanous mean?

adjective

Very light and delicate in texture or constitution; filmy, gossamer. Often used to describe something that is transparent or translucent.

Example

"The diaphanous curtains billowed in the breeze, casting a delicate pattern on the floor."

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