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transparent Synonyms

Another word for transparent

Choosing another word for transparent depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

Usage Example

"The scientist placed the specimen inside a clear glass container to observe its behavior."

Strongest
clear
see-through
Strong
pellucid
limpid
crystalline
diaphanous
sheer

• adjective (Context 2)

Open, honest, and accountable in actions, decisions, or communication, without hidden agendas or secrecy.

Usage Example

"The organization pledged to maintain a open hiring process with clear criteria for every applicant."

Strongest
open
Strong
candid
forthright
straightforward
frank
aboveboard
unambiguous

• adjective (Context 3)

Easy to perceive, detect, or see through (especially of a motive, excuse, or disguise).

Usage Example

"His sudden flattery was a obvious attempt to win favor before the performance review."

Strongest
obvious
blatant
Strong
evident
apparent
undisguised
unmistakable
patent
manifest

Opposites of transparent

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

opaque
secretive
subtle
cryptic
inscrutable
concealed
cloudy
obscure
See all opposites of transparent

• Nearby Words

transom
transpacific
transparency
transparent
transparently
transperson
transphobe

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