see-through

[see-throo] / ˈsiˌθru /

ADJECTIVE

clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

transparent

WEAK

clarion crystal crystal clear crystalline fair fine halcyon light limpid lucid luminous pellucid pleasant rainless shining shiny sunny sunshiny unclouded undarkened undimmed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dark

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gauzy sheer translucent

WEAK

cellophane clear crystal clear crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain thin tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy heavy opaque thick

VERB

comprehend; persevere

Synonyms

STRONG

achieve discern follow through help penetrate persist prosecute pursue stick survive tide over

Example Sentences

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The company earlier this year suffered backlash against a new lineup of pants deemed by some consumers to be see-through.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The following year, Ju Ae wore a partially see-through blouse - revealing her arms - to the completion ceremony for a residential area of the capital, Pyongyang.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

After the collection’s debut earlier this month, some customers took to social media, saying the leggings were see-through while the wearer was squatting or bending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

And why was every single shirt that I owned see-through?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

It's as if we're see-through, and it doesn't even help when I get Jay to sit on my finger.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

see-through

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