as pellucid as crystal
- idiom
- Literature
:
tan claro como el cristal
- The report is written in language as pellucid as crystal—even a layperson can grasp it easily.
Examples
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Her explanation was as pellucid as crystal, leaving no room for confusion.
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Her explanation was as pellucid as crystal.
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He praised the novelist's style for being as pellucid as crystal.
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This document is as pellucid as crystal.
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The teacher's instructions were as pellucid as crystal, making it easy for all students to follow.
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The speaker communicated her ideas as pellucid as crystal, ensuring everyone understood her message.
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His reasoning was as pellucid as crystal, so even those unfamiliar with the topic could comprehend it.
Synonyms
43
2.5
Very easy to understand or hear
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1.0
In a way that is easy to hear or understand
5
6.3
Very clear and see-through so you can see fine details
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4.8
Clear like water or glass so you can see through it
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6.4
Clear and easy to understand, especially in writing or speech
Clear and easy to understand language that leaves little room for confusion
Clear and easy to understand speech or writing
Antonyms
How Clear
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'extremely clear' is directly compositional from 'pellucid' (transparent/clear) and 'crystal' (metaphorically very clear/transparent) using the standard simile pattern 'as ... as'. This is a common, cross-linguistic figurative comparison (cf. 'crystal clear'), so learners who know the constituents can readily infer the overall meaning.
Etymology
As pellucid as crystal comes from comparing pellucid to a crystal, a clear stone you can see through. So when something is as pellucid as crystal, it means it is 'very clear' and 'easy to understand'.