[
US
/ˈɫusəd/
]
[ UK /lˈuːsɪd/ ]
[ UK /lˈuːsɪd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
lucid air
a pellucid brook
transparent crystal
the cold crystalline water of melted snow
could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
crystal clear skies -
having a clear mind
a lucid moment in his madness -
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
pellucid prose
a luculent oration
writes in a limpid style
lucid directions
a crystal clear explanation
a perspicuous argument -
capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident
a lucid thinker
How To Use lucid In A Sentence
- He was asleep on the window, looking angelic as the moonlight shone in, making his skin a smooth pale lucid colour.
- The actors and actresses spoke well - the entire dialogue was very lucid and clear.
- While SocGen management has called Kerviel a trader "without genius" who was "acting alone," French bloggers are touting his "lucidity" and bravery for standing up to a system that "brings up its shady dealings only when they are unfavorable to them. France’s New Anti-Hero
- Looking radiantly healthy - in contrast to her wan mien of recent months - she lucidly defended herself the interviewers tried to extract an apology from her.
- Additional prospective, longitudinal research is needed to further elucidate the experiences and outcomes associated with lung transplantation.
- Elucidation of the genomic organization of the Oct-11a POU domain revealed a striking concordance of intron/exon junctions with Oct-2.
- The book begins with sharp social commentary, elucidation of concepts, and critiques of research methods typically used in the field.
- Some further elucidation should follow that lede but, basically, the lede communicates the essential nugget of information, true or not. Elizabeth Boleman-Herring: Still Seeking 'The Ineffable' in 2012
- Lest there be an accusation of harsh criticism, we should say their success in elucidating some aspects of Islamic economics deserves commendation.
- The marketing effort, articulated in a lucid style, has been superb.