See-through Definition & Meaning

see-through
adjective
  1. so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks"

Synonyms for see-through

cobwebby

so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down

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diaphanous

so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down

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filmy

so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down

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gauzy

so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down

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gossamer

characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; "this smallest and most ethereal of birds

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sheer

straight up or down without a break directly

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thin

without viscosity; "the blood was flowing thin" of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross

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transparent

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; "the cold crystalline water of melted snow

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vaporous

so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down

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"See-through" in song lyrics

See how see-through is used in real songs:

  • "Big sideview, lingerie see-through"
    Ace Hood f / Lloyd — Wifey Material
  • "Ride a glass Cheverolet, damn near see-through"
    Backbone f/ Cee-Lo (Goodie Mob), Joi — Lord Have Mercy
  • "I got the 9 millimeter I can make you face see-through"
    Bravehearts f/ Nas — Bravehearted

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Usage tips for "see-through"

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