the quality of being sheer, thin, or transparent, a town in Kent, England, on the Isle of Sheppey

Formal and Informal Expressions of sheerness

In different contexts, you can replace 'sheerness' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'transparency, thinness' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'see-through quality' is a commonplace synonym.

sheerness: Explore its Definition & Usage

sheerness Definition

1the quality of being sheer, thin, or transparent
2a town in Kent, England, on the Isle of Sheppey

Using sheerness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sheerness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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The sheerness of the fabric made it perfect for summer dresses.
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The sheerness of the cliff made it difficult to climb.
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She was impressed by the sheerness of the waterfall.

sheerness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sheerness

transparency
thinness
diaphanousness

Antonyms for sheerness

opacity
thickness

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Summary: sheerness in Brief

The term 'sheerness' [sheer-nis] refers to the quality of being sheer, thin, or transparent. It is often used to describe fabrics, cliffs, and waterfalls, as in 'The sheerness of the fabric made it perfect for summer dresses.' 'Sheerness' is a noun and has no idioms or phrases associated with it.