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opaque

adjective
əʊˈpeɪk

Meaning

Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
not allowing light to pass through; not transparent
not transparent or translucent; difficult to see through or understand

Example Sentences

The glass was too opaque to see through.

The thick fog made the windows completely opaque.

The windows were opaque with steam.

Example Expressions

opaque meaning

Synonyms

cloudy, impenetrable, non-transparent, murky, obscure, unclear, dense
Entry 1
cloudy, impenetrable, non-transparent, murky, obscure, unclear
Entry 2
non-transparent, cloudy, murky
Entry 3
cloudy, obscure, murky, unclear, dense

Antonyms

transparent, clear, translucent, see-through, obvious, comprehensible, lucid
Entry 1
transparent, clear, translucent, see-through, obvious, comprehensible
Entry 2
transparent, clear, translucent
Entry 3
transparent, clear, lucid

Collocations

opaque glass, opaque material, opaque substance, opaque meaning, opaque surface
Entry 2
opaque glass, opaque material, opaque substance
Entry 3
opaque glass, opaque meaning, opaque surface

Related Vocabularies

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
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Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

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