opaque
9 antonyms and opposites of opaque, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
Antonyms
How to use opaque
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin opacus ("shaded, dark"), via Middle English opake, later reshaped by French opaque.
Full origin of opaque →Frequently asked questions
What does “opaque” mean?
The word “opaque” means not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent. In plain terms, blocking light completely, or (figuratively) hard to understand or see clearly into.
How do you pronounce “opaque”?
“Opaque” is pronounced oh-PAYK (/oʊˈpeɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “opaque” in a sentence?
Here is “opaque” used in a sentence: “The bathroom window has opaque glass for privacy.”
What is another word for “opaque”?
Words with a similar meaning to “opaque” include adiaphanous, nontransparent, opacous, opacular and thick.
What is the opposite of “opaque”?
The opposite of “opaque” — its antonyms — are see-through, translucent, transparent, clear and obvious.
What part of speech is “opaque”?
“Opaque” is an adjective.
Where does the word “opaque” come from?
The word “opaque” comes from Latin. From Latin opacus ("shaded, dark"), via Middle English opake, later reshaped by French opaque.
Is “opaque” a common word?
“Opaque” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.