Meaning & use
transparent
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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