lucid
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4.5
- adjective
- /ˈluːsɪd/
:
claro
- For people who possess a lucid prose style, there's an undeniable appeal to equating lucidity with virtue.
- lucid prose
- lucid style
- lucid analysis
When you have a lucid and sensible and enjoyable conversation with that friend, you know, that's a friend indeed.
- When you have a lucid and sensible and enjoyable conversation with that friend, you know, that's a friend indeed.
Examples
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We lack a coherent, lucid, and dignified appreciation of our national past.
Academic text (2017) -
All five books bear her characteristics: knowledge of Mexico, a lucid style, and superb illustrations.
Academic text (1990) -
Extremely well written book, clear, lucid, simple enough for people like me to understand.
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But the writing was not always as lucid or direct as it might be.
Fiction book (1998) -
On my return, I read a recent book that provides a lucid discussion of what those years have meant.
Fiction book (2000) -
Teachers can lead the way for school districts to develop lucid, comprehensive policies on family and community involvement.
Academic text (2000) -
The writing style is lucid, and the language is comprehensible even to those having no experience with brass instruments.
Academic text (2011) -
Chamberlin's concerns have a timeless quality that makes his prose lucid and relevant even today.
Academic text (2007) -
For starters, as Gaddis notes, this document stands out among official tracts as relatively lucid and candid.
Academic text (2003) -
The author's arguments were presented in a lucid manner, making them easy for everyone to understand.
Synonyms
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7.2
Clear and logical speaking or writing that is easy to understand
61
6.3
To speak or write clearly so people pay attention
43
2.5
Very easy to understand or hear
8
4.4
Easy to hear and understand
1
7.9
Clear and easy to understand
1
6.4
Clear and easy to understand, especially in writing or speech
Very clear and easy to understand
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
Etymology
Lucid comes from the Latin word lucidus, from lucere 'to shine'. Think of it as 'shining a light' on an idea so the idea becomes easy to understand. So, lucid means 'clear' and easy to follow in writing or speech.