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Synonyms
di·aph·a·nous (dī-ăf́ə-nəs)

[From Medieval Latin diaphanus, transparent, from Greek diaphanēs, from diaphainein, to be transparent, dia-, dia-, + phainein, phan-, to show.]

adjective 

  1. Of such fine texture as to be transparent or translucent: diaphanous tulle.
  2. Characterized by delicacy of form. See synonyms at airy
  3. Vague or insubstantial: diaphanous dreams of glory.

derivatives

día·pha·néi·ty
noun
di·aph́a·nous·ly
adverb