Meaning & use

transparent

adjective·Everyday

Allowing light to pass through so that objects on the other side can be seen clearly.

See it in a sentence

The bakery's transparent display case let customers see every pastry inside.

The company promised to be more transparent about how it uses customer data.

A note on using this word

Beyond the literal sense, transparent commonly describes honesty and openness in decisions, communication, or processes.

Words with a similar meaning

clearopen

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Words with an opposite meaning

opaquesecretive

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