translucent

adjective
UK /trænzˈluːsənt/
US /trænzˈluːsənt/

Something translucent lets some light shine through it, but you cannot see clearly through it.

The bathroom window is translucent, so light comes in but people outside cannot see you.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Allowing light to pass through in a diffused way, as frosted glass does.

The lampshade was made of translucent paper that softened the bulb's glare.

3. Easy to understand but not stated directly; clear in meaning.

Her translucent explanation made the difficult idea seem simple.

4. Having a glowing, radiant quality that seems to shine from within.

The baby's translucent skin glowed pink in the morning sun.