Meaning & use

opaque

adjective·Academic

Not letting light pass through, so that objects behind it cannot be seen.

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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.

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