see-through en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Deverbal from see through.
Meanings
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Transparent or translucent; that can be seen through.
I love white, off-white and cream pants for women (and men for that matter), but unless they are jeans, they are often see-through, with the pockets and seams visible through the fabric.
2026 May 11, Vanessa Friedman, “What Can I Do About See-Through White Pants?”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:If you are planning to wear a see-through dress, wear something underneath.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| see-thru | alternative | lexicographic | |
| seethrough | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more see-through | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most see-through | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
transparent (transparent) · diaphanous (transparent) · diaphanous (translucent) · sheer (transparent) · sheer (translucent) · clear (transparent)