Definitions and Examples of opaque, thick, dense
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
opaque
Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
Example
The windows were covered with opaque curtains that blocked the sunlight.
Having a relatively great distance between opposite surfaces or sides; not thin.
Example
The fog was so thick that it was hard to see the road ahead.
Closely compacted in substance; having a high mass or concentration.
Example
The forest was so dense that it was hard to find a way out.
Key Differences: opaque vs thick vs dense
- 1Opaque refers to an object or material that does not allow light to pass through it.
- 2Thick describes an object or material that has a relatively great distance between opposite surfaces or sides.
- 3Dense describes an object or material that is closely compacted in substance.
Effective Usage of opaque, thick, dense
- 1Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of materials, such as glass, plastic, or metal.
- 2Art: Incorporate these antonyms in art critiques to describe the texture, color, and opacity of paintings or sculptures.
- 3Nature: Utilize these antonyms to describe the landscape, weather, and atmosphere of natural environments.
Remember this!
The antonyms of adiaphanous describe objects or materials that are not transparent or translucent. Opaque refers to an object or material that does not allow light to pass through it, thick describes an object or material that has a relatively great distance between opposite surfaces or sides, and dense describes an object or material that is closely compacted in substance. These antonyms can be used in science, art, and nature contexts to describe the properties of materials, artworks, and natural environments.
