opaque
adjectiveHow many syllables in opaque?
There are 3 syllables in the word opaque.How to pronounce opaque:
Definition of opaque:
- opaque (adjective):
- not able to be seen through
- not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight.
- blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light exhibiting opacity (see opacity sense 1)
Synonyms for opaque:
ambiguous
arcane
clouded
cloudy
confusing
cryptic
dark
deep
delphic
dim
dull
elliptic
elliptical
enigmatic
enigmatical
equivocal
esoteric
filmy
fogged
foggy
frosted
fuliginous
glaucous
hazy
inscrutable
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