translucent
adjective/trænsˈluːsənt/
Frequency rank: #10,552 most common English word
Meaning
Allowing light to pass through diffusely, but not transparent enough to see clearly through.
Example sentence
The bathroom window was made of translucent glass so that light could pass through while still providing privacy.
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