transparent

[trans-pair-uhnt, -par-] / trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær- /

ADJECTIVE

see-through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear thin translucent

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blocked cloudy

WEAK

dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

ADJECTIVE

obvious, understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candid clear-cut easy honest sincere straightforward

WEAK

apparent articulate artless direct distinct distinguishable easily seen evident explicit forthright frank guileless ingenuous manifest open patent perspicuous plain plain-spoken recognizable self-explanatory straight unambiguous undisguised unequivocal unmistakable unsophisticated visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complicated deceitful devious difficult dishonest hard involved lying tricky untrustworthy

WEAK

blocked cloudy dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

Example Sentences

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“That reality is difficult to share, but it’s important to be transparent that this condition has the potential to become life-threatening.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cases involving firms including Tricolor, First Brands Group, 777 Partners and MFS highlight the risks that can emerge in less transparent areas of the market.

From MarketWatch

The intent of Riverside County’s grasping sheriff was as transparent as a pane of glass.

From Los Angeles Times

"It is a system designed to be transparent and respectful, ensuring that every serious buyer has a fair opportunity to put forward a considered offer."

From BBC

“And I’m just being transparent with you about that. There are so many things that are harder, and we keep losing incredible people on the men’s and the women’s side.”

From Los Angeles Times

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