Today’s word is brought to you by July’s hot and humid weather.

Diaphanous [dahy-af–uh-nuhs] (adj.):

1. very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.

2. delicately hazy.

Example:

In spite of her light blouse and her diaphanous skirt, Emily’s sweat was dripping from every pore.

 

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