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sheerness Antonyms

Opposite of sheerness

Because the opposite of sheerness shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being very thin, fine, and translucent, especially in reference to fabrics or liquids.

Usage Example

"The delicate opacity of the silk curtains allowed soft morning light to filter into the bedroom."

Strongest
opacity
opaqueness
Strong
thickness
density

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of being perpendicular or extremely steep, such as a cliff face or drop.

Usage Example

"Even experienced mountaineers were intimidated by the dizzying flatness of the canyon walls."

Strongest
flatness
Strong
gradualness

• noun (Context 3)

The quality of being absolute, complete, or unqualified.

Usage Example

"The utter incompleteness of his audacity left the entire committee speechless."

Strong
incompleteness
moderation

Similar words to sheerness

Words similar to sheerness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

steepness
precipitousness
translucency
absoluteness
translucence
transparency
completeness
utterness
See all synonyms of sheerness

• Nearby Words

sheeplike
sheer
sheerly
sheerness
sheet
sheetlike
sheila

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sheerness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sheerness
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