semi-sheer
- adjective
- /ˈsɛmiˌʃɪr/
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- She wore a semi-sheer blouse that revealed a hint of skin without being overly exposed.
Examples
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As soon as Sinkane left the stage, roadies scrambled to put up a massive purple semi-sheer curtain that spanned the length of the entire stage.
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The dress is made of a semi-sheer fabric that lets light in while still providing some coverage.
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They chose semi-sheer curtains for the living room, allowing natural light to filter in softly.
Synonyms
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4.8
Allows light to pass through but makes objects behind it unclear
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4.0
Very thin and almost see-through, like light fabric
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6.7
Very thin and light, often letting light pass through like a curtain
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4.3
A material that lets some light through but you cannot see objects clearly
Letting some light through but not fully clear
Letting only some light pass so you can only see shapes through it
Not completely easy to see through
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
The word semi-sheer combines semi- ('half' or 'partly') and sheer ('very thin' or 'see-through'), so it means 'partly transparent', like a curtain that lets light in while still giving some privacy.