Word of the Day - Diaphanous

[debodun]

Diaphanous (adjective) - such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through, said especially in regard to fabrics; characterized by extreme delicacy of form; ethereal.

Jennifer's wedding gown was made from diaphanous silk dotted with sequins.

 

[Medusa]

I yesterday described (on Reddit) a nightgown I wanted the other day as "light, airy, flowy."
Diaphanous. That's what I meant. I'd forgotten about this word; it dropped from my lexicon.

 

[Ruthanne]

I have worn a diaphanous blouse before but did not feel comfortable in it.

 

[palides2021]

The butterfly's wings appeared diaphanous against the sun's rays.

 

[hollydolly]

I have several diaphanous blouses , they are see through so I must wear a jacket or cardigan over them