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What does diaphanous mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word diaphanous? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
  2. Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
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Illuminated only by the fire, her figure shrouded in diaphanous clothes, she drifted in a nimbus of copper light.
I found a parrotfish hiding in a cave, debris from its diaphanous veil of mucus wafting back and forth with each slight swell.
Dresses acquired their frilliness, which generally centered on the bodice and skirt hem, with layers of ruffles usually in diaphanous materials.
In lingerie, this is expressed by delicate shapes in diaphanous fabrics which flutter around the body.
The goddess, clad in a diaphanous robe, overawes the medieval demoiselles who have gathered to admire their reflections in a mountain pool.
The canvas is almost 5 feet tall, and it shows her in a light turquoise satin and chiffon dress with short diaphanous sleeves.

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