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sheerness Synonyms

Another word for sheerness

Choosing another word for sheerness depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 translucence of the silk curtains allowed soft morning light to filter into the bedroom."

Strongest
translucence
translucency
Strong
transparency
diaphaneity
fineness
thinness

• 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 steepness of the canyon walls."

Strongest
steepness
precipitousness
Strong
abruptness
perpendicularity

• noun (Context 3)

The quality of being absolute, complete, or unqualified.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
absoluteness
Strong
completeness
utterness
totality

Opposites of sheerness

The opposite of sheerness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

opaqueness
opacity
flatness
thickness
incompleteness
gradualness
density
moderation
See all opposites of sheerness

• Nearby Words

sheepskin
sheer
sheerly
sheerness
sheesh
sheet
sheeting

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