Opaque

Pronunciation: /oʊˈpeɪk/

Opaque (adjective)

  1. Not allowing light to pass through; not clear.
  2. Difficult to understand or explain; unclear.

Examples

  • The glass was opaque, blocking the view outside.
  • Opaque curtains kept the room dark during the day.

Common collocations: opaque glass, opaque material, remain opaque, opaque language, opaque reasoning

Synonyms of Opaque

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Opaque

  • describing materials that allow light to pass through
  • describing something easy to see through or understand