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Lucid
Clear; easily understood.
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When parasailing along the coast of Malaysia, the water is so translucent that one could see multi-colored coral, tropical fish, and dolphins beneath the surface. One can readily understand that there is no pollution here.
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Sounds Like
LOO-sid
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Looks Like
lucent (sharing the same root meaning light) and related forms like 'lucid' and 'lucent'
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Remember This
Luc- comes from Latin lucere meaning 'to shine'; lucid originally meant 'shining' or 'bright' and came to mean clear in thought. Related forms include 'lucidity' and 'lucidly'.
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Other Forms
luciditynoun
lucidlyadverb
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Connect With
pellucid, clear, intelligible, clarity, elucidate
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Note
Lucid describes mental clarity or a clear, easy-to-understand expression. Do not confuse with 'translucent' or 'lucent' when referring to light transmission; use context to decide.
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Examples
- The teacher's explanations were lucid and easy to follow.
- Her written instructions were lucid, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
Synonyms
clearintelligiblepellucidtransparentcomprehensible
Antonyms
confusingopaqueambiguous
Etymology
From Latin lucidus meaning bright, clear, from lucere 'to shine'. The root luc- (light) appears in related words such as lucid, lucent, and elucidate.
Mnemonic
LUCID = Light Up Clear Ideas Daily
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Diffuse
verb (also adjective)To spread out or distribute over a wide area; to disperse or disseminate. As an adjective, describing something that is not concentrated or is unfocused/rambling.
Steadfast
adjectiveFixed in position or purpose; unwavering and loyal, showing firm determination and reliability.
Empathy
nounThe ability to understand and share the feelings of another person; the capacity to place oneself in someone else's emotional experience.
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Intelligible
adjectiveAble to be understood; clear enough to be read or heard and understood.
Abstruse
adjectiveDifficult to understand; obscure or highly complex.
Accidental
adjectiveHappening by chance or without deliberate planning; not intended. In music, it is also a noun for a symbol that temporarily alters a pitch.
Acerbic
adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
Acquiescent
adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
Adamant
adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
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