opaque
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Not letting light through, or, when used figuratively, very difficult to understand or see through.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
murky
impenetrable
Antonyms
Usage notes
'Opaque' is used both literally, for materials that block light, and figuratively, for situations or writing that are hard to understand.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The negotiations were so _____ that even senior staff had no idea what had been agreed."
Answer: opaque
In your own words, what does "opaque" mean?
Not letting light through, or, when used figuratively, very difficult to understand or see through.
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