translucent

/tranz-LOO-sunt/adjective

allowing light to pass through partially; semi-transparent

Frosted glass is translucent — bright, but never revealing.
Synonyms
semi-transparent, pearly
Antonyms
opaque
Root
luc- (light)
Memory hook
trans (through) + luc (light): light passes through.

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