Definitions

cellophane

[sel-uh-feyn] / ˈsɛl əˌfeɪn /

ADJECTIVE

see-through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gauzy sheer translucent

WEAK

clear crystal clear crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain thin tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy heavy opaque thick

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear thin translucent

WEAK

crystal-clear crystalline diaphanous filmy gauzy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain sheer tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blocked cloudy

WEAK

dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

NOUN

plastic wrap

Synonyms

WEAK

Saran Wrap™ cling wrap clingfilm

Example Sentences

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Just last year, he released Cellophane Memories, an album with Chrystabell.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

After a few years, Delph sold his share of Cellophane Square and started up the poster shop.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2020

They wrote Cellophane together in about 20 minutes, and she was thrilled.

From The Guardian • Sep. 28, 2019

I was perfectly charmed by his "Mr. Cellophane" Broadway piece, given the fact that he was dancing with a partner -- but not really.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2010

The drama's hero, or non-hero, might be called "Mr. Cellophane," after a song in the musical Chicago.

From Time Magazine Archive

cellophane

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