semipelly
Describing a substance or material that is partially transparent or translucent, allowing some light to pass through without being perfectly clear. It is often used to characterize textures, liquids, or surfaces that fall between being fully opaque and fully transparent.
أمثلة
3 من 5The semipelly curtains allowed enough sunlight to brighten the kitchen while still providing privacy from the street.
The partially transparent curtains let light in while keeping the room private.
The biologist noted that the organism's semipelly membrane was thin enough to observe the internal vascular system.
The scientist observed that the creature's half-clear skin allowed them to see its insides.
I found a semipelly stone on the beach that looks like frosted glass when held up to the lamp.
I found a cloudy, see-through rock on the beach that looks like frosted glass.
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of 'Semi' (half) and 'Pelly' (like 'pellucid' or clear)—it is a 'half-clear' material.
اختبار سريع
The artist chose a ________ glaze for the pottery to allow the underlying patterns to show through faintly.
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أمثلة
The semipelly curtains allowed enough sunlight to brighten the kitchen while still providing privacy from the street.
everydayThe partially transparent curtains let light in while keeping the room private.
The biologist noted that the organism's semipelly membrane was thin enough to observe the internal vascular system.
academicThe scientist observed that the creature's half-clear skin allowed them to see its insides.
I found a semipelly stone on the beach that looks like frosted glass when held up to the lamp.
informalI found a cloudy, see-through rock on the beach that looks like frosted glass.
Our latest product line features a semipelly finish, catering to consumers who prefer a subtle, high-end aesthetic over flat colors.
businessOur new products have a translucent finish for customers who like a sophisticated look.
The witness described the suspect as wearing a semipelly plastic raincoat that did not fully obscure his clothing.
formalThe witness said the person wore a partially see-through raincoat that showed their clothes underneath.
المرادفات
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
semipelly glow
a soft light shining through a cloudy material
semipelly sheen
a partially clear shine on a surface
semipelly layer
a thin, translucent coating
يُخلط عادةً مع
Pellucid means perfectly clear or transparent, while semipelly implies only partial clarity.
Semi-pelagic refers to fish that live near the bottom as well as in mid-waters, unrelated to light transparency.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Use 'semipelly' when you want to describe something that is not quite opaque but also not perfectly clear. It is most appropriate in descriptive writing, art, or technical specifications regarding materials.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use 'transparent' when they actually mean 'semipelly'; remember that if you cannot see distinct shapes through the material, it is semipelly or translucent.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of 'Semi' (half) and 'Pelly' (like 'pellucid' or clear)—it is a 'half-clear' material.
أصل الكلمة
A modern construction combining the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half) with a variation of the root 'pellucidus' (transparent).
أنماط نحوية
اختبار سريع
The artist chose a ________ glaze for the pottery to allow the underlying patterns to show through faintly.
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