Definitions and Examples of opacity, thickness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The quality of being impenetrable to light; lack of transparency.
Example
The curtains were made of a heavy fabric that provided complete opacity, blocking out all sunlight.
The state of being thick or bulky; having a large distance between opposite surfaces or sides.
Example
The ice on the lake had a considerable thickness, making it unsafe for skating.
Key Differences: opacity vs thickness
- 1Opacity refers to the quality of being impenetrable to light, while sheerness refers to the quality of being thin and delicate.
- 2Thickness refers to the state of being thick or bulky, while sheerness refers to the quality of being light and transparent.
Effective Usage of opacity, thickness
- 1Fashion: Use sheerness to describe fabrics that are lightweight and translucent, and thickness to describe fabrics that are heavy and opaque.
- 2Photography: Use opacity to describe the degree to which light is blocked by an object, and sheerness to describe the degree to which light passes through an object.
- 3Engineering: Use thickness to describe the distance between opposite surfaces or sides of an object, and sheerness to describe the degree to which an object allows light to pass through it.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of sheerness are opacity and thickness. Use opacity to describe the quality of being impenetrable to light, and thickness to describe the state of being thick or bulky. Use sheerness to describe the quality of being thin and delicate, and allowing light to pass through.
