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.
Beispiele
3 von 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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'Semi' (half) and 'Pelly' (like 'pellucid' or clear)—it is a 'half-clear' material.
Schnelles Quiz
The artist chose a ________ glaze for the pottery to allow the underlying patterns to show through faintly.
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Die richtige Antwort ist: a
Beispiele
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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
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
Wird oft verwechselt mit
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.
Nutzungshinweise
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.
Häufige Fehler
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.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'Semi' (half) and 'Pelly' (like 'pellucid' or clear)—it is a 'half-clear' material.
Wortherkunft
A modern construction combining the Latin prefix 'semi-' (half) with a variation of the root 'pellucidus' (transparent).
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The artist chose a ________ glaze for the pottery to allow the underlying patterns to show through faintly.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: a
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