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opaque

1 of 1adjective
/oʊˈpeɪk/
Forms:more opaque,most opaque
1

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

  • The opaque curtains blocked out all sunlight from entering the room.
  • The jar had an opaque lid, concealing its contents from view.
  • The glass was opaque, preventing anyone from seeing inside the locked room.
  • The fog was so thick it rendered everything opaque, obscuring visibility.
  • The opaque glass in the bathroom ensured privacy while blocking outside light.
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2

lacking clarity in meaning or expression

  • The instructions for the project were so opaque that no one knew how to begin.
  • His reasoning was opaque, leaving the audience confused about his conclusions.
  • The policy document was filled with opaque language that obscured its true intentions.
  • She found the professor’s lecture opaque, filled with jargon that made it hard to follow.
  • Despite his efforts to explain, the concept remained opaque to most of the students in the class.