Meaning & use
opaque
Not letting light pass through, so that objects behind it cannot be seen.
See it in a sentence
The bathroom window used opaque glass to let in light while preserving privacy.
The company's pricing policy remained opaque, leaving customers confused about the real cost.
A note on using this word
Opaque is often used figuratively for something difficult to understand, such as an opaque legal document.
Words with a similar meaning
cloudyobscure
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Words with an opposite meaning
transparentclear
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