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View usage for: (luːsɪd) 1. adjectiveLucid writing or speech is clear and easy to understand. ...a lucid account of the history of mankind. His prose as always lucid and compelling. Synonyms: clear, obvious, plain, evident More Synonyms of lucid lucidly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Both of them had the ability to present complex matters lucidly. lucidity (luːsɪdɪti) uncountable noun His writings were marked by an extraordinary lucidity and elegance of style. [+ of] 2. adjectiveIf someone is lucid, they are thinking clearly again after a period of illness or confusion. [formal] He wasn't very lucid, he didn't quite know where he was. Synonyms: clear-headed, sound, reasonable, sensible More Synonyms of lucid lucidity uncountable noun The pain had lessened in the night, but so had his lucidity. More Synonyms of lucid (ˈluːsɪd) adjective1. readily understood; clear 3. psychiatry of or relating to a period of normality between periods of insane or irresponsible behaviour Derived forms lucidity (luˈcidity) or lucidness (ˈlucidness) noun lucidly (ˈlucidly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin lūcidus full of light, from lūx light lucid in American English (ˈlusɪd) adjective1. OLD-FASHIONED, Poetic bright; shining 3. designating an interval of sanity in a mental disorder 4. clear to the mind; readily understood lucid instructions 5. clearheaded; rational a lucid thinker Derived forms lucidity (luˈcidity) noun or ˈlucidness lucidly (ˈlucidly) adverb Word origin L lucidus < lucere, to shine: see light 1Examples of 'lucid' in a sentencelucid British English: lucid ADJECTIVE Lucid writing or speech is clear and easy to understand. ...a lucid account of the history of mankind. - American English: lucid
- Brazilian Portuguese: lúcido
- Chinese: 清晰简明的
- European Spanish: lúcido
- French: lucide
- German: klar
- Italian: lucido
- Japanese: 明快な
- Korean: 명쾌한
- European Portuguese: lúcido
- Latin American Spanish: lúcido
Definition clear and easily understood His prose is always lucid and compelling. Synonyms clear-cut crystal clear limpid pellucid Opposites confused , vague , unclear , muddled , ambiguous , incomprehensible , unintelligible , equivocal , indistinct , clear as mud (informal) Definition capable of clear thought, particularly between periods of insanity or delirium He wasn't very lucid; he didn't quite know where he was. Synonyms clear-headed compos mentis (Latin) in your right mind Opposites confused , vague , unclear , muddled , irrational , unperceptive Synonyms pure crystalline diaphanous Opposites Definition shining or glowing Additional synonymsHe looked lost, not all there. Synonyms rational, normal, sane, lucid, of sound mind, compos mentis, in your right mind, mentally sound, in possession of all your faculties A beaming sun rose out of the sea. Synonyms radiating, bright, brilliant, flashing, shining, glowing, sparkling, glittering, gleaming, glimmering, radiant, glistening, scintillating, burnished, lustrousDefinition shining with light The event was held in brilliant sunshine. Synonyms bright, shining, intense, sparkling, glittering, dazzling, vivid, radiant, luminous, ablaze, resplendent, scintillating, lustrous, coruscating, refulgent (literary), lambent- lubberly
- lubricant
- lubricate
- lucid
- luck
- luckily
- luckless
Additional synonymsHe spoke abruptly, in barely comprehensible Arabic. Synonyms understandable, clear, plain, explicit, coherent, user-friendly, intelligible, graspable Definition obvious There was a distinct change in her attitude. Synonyms definite, marked, clear, decided, obvious, sharp, plain, apparent, patent, evident, black-and-white, manifest, noticeable, conspicuous, clear-cut, unmistakable, palpable, recognizable, unambiguous, observable, perceptible, appreciableSynonyms radiant, bright, brilliant, shining, beaming, flaming, glowing, blazing, splendid, dazzling, vivid, fluorescent, luminous, resplendent, incandescent, lustrous, Day-Glo, lucent, refulgent (literary), fulgent (poetic) Definition easy to see or understand He spoke with evident emotion about his ordeal. Synonyms obvious, clear, plain, apparent, visible, patent, manifest, tangible, noticeable, blatant, conspicuous, unmistakable, palpable, salient, indisputable, perceptible, incontrovertible, incontestable, plain as the nose on your face Definition precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication He left explicit instructions on how to set the alarm. Synonyms clear, obvious, specific, direct, certain, express, plain, absolute, exact, precise, straightforward, definite, overt, unequivocal, unqualified, unambiguous, categoricalDefinition smooth, clear, and shiny, like glass glassy green pebbles Synonyms smooth, clear, slick, shiny, glossy, transparent, slipperya gleaming new car Synonyms shining, bright, brilliant, glowing, sparkling, glimmering, glistening, scintillating, burnished, lustrousDefinition able to be understood She moaned faintly but made no intelligible response. Synonyms understandable, clear, distinct, lucid, comprehensibleDefinition clear or transparent limpid rock-pools Synonyms clear, bright, pure, transparent, translucent, crystal-clear, crystalline, pellucidDefinition luminescent The luminous dial on the clock showed five minutes to seven. Synonyms bright, lighted, lit, brilliant, shining, glowing, vivid, illuminated, radiant, resplendent, lustrous, luminescentAdditional synonymsDefinition easy to see or understand It's obvious that he doesn't like me. Synonyms clear, open, plain, apparent, visible, bold, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, straightforward, explicit, manifest, transparent, noticeable, blatant, conspicuous, overt, unmistakable, palpable, unequivocal, undeniable, salient, recognizable, unambiguous, self-evident, indisputable, perceptible, much in evidence, unquestionable, open-and-shut, cut-and-dried (informal), undisguised, incontrovertible, self-explanatory, unsubtle, unconcealed, clear as a bell, staring you in the face (informal), right under your nose (informal), sticking out a mile (informal), plain as the nose on your face (informal) Definition transparent or translucent her pellucid blue eyes Synonyms transparent, clear, bright, translucent, crystalline, glassy, limpidDefinition easily understood It was plain to me that he was lying. Synonyms clear, obvious, patent, evident, apparent, visible, distinct, understandable, manifest, transparent, overt, unmistakable, lucid, unambiguous, comprehensible, legibleDefinition shining Out on the bay the morning is radiant. Synonyms bright, brilliant, shining, glorious, beaming, glowing, sparkling, sunny, glittering, gleaming, luminous, resplendent, incandescent, lustrous, effulgentDefinition sane Rachel looked calmer and more rational now. Synonyms sane, balanced, normal, all there (informal), lucid, of sound mind, compos mentis, in your right mind Definition logical He's a reasonable sort of chap. Synonyms sensible, reasoned, sound, practical, wise, intelligent, rational, logical, sober, credible, plausible, sane, judicious, grounded Definition shining She was resplendent in royal blue velvet. Synonyms brilliant, radiant, splendid, glorious, bright, shining, beaming, glittering, dazzling, gleaming, luminous, lustrous, refulgent (literary), effulgent, irradiant Definition having a normal healthy mind He seemed perfectly sane. Synonyms rational, normal, all there (informal), lucid, of sound mind, compos mentis, in your right mind, mentally sound, in possession of all your faculties Definition having or showing good sense or judgment She was a sensible girl and did not panic. Synonyms intelligent, practical, reasonable, rational, sound, realistic, sober, discriminating, discreet, sage, shrewd, down-to-earth, matter-of-fact, prudent, sane, canny, judicious, far-sighted, sagacious, grounded shining brass buttons Synonyms bright, brilliant, gleaming, beaming, sparkling, glittering, shimmering, radiant, luminous, glistening, resplendent, aglow, effulgent, incandescentAdditional synonymsDefinition serious and thoughtful We are now far more sober and realistic. Synonyms serious, practical, realistic, sound, cool, calm, grave, reasonable, steady, composed, rational, solemn, lucid, sedate, staid, level-headed, dispassionate, unruffled, clear-headed, unexcited, grounded Definition showing good judgment or reasoning They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets. Synonyms sensible, wise, reasonable, right, true, responsible, correct, proper, reliable, valid, orthodox, rational, logical, prudent, trustworthy, well-founded, level-headed, right-thinking, well-grounded, grounded Definition easy to understand or recognize The meaning of their actions is transparent. Synonyms obvious, plain, apparent, visible, bold, patent, evident, distinct, explicit, easy, understandable, manifest, recognizable, unambiguous, undisguised, as plain as the nose on your face (informal), perspicuousDefinition able to be seen through a sheet of transparent coloured plastic Synonyms clear, sheer, see-through, lucid, translucent, crystal clear, crystalline, limpid, lucent, diaphanous, gauzy, filmy, pellucid, transpicuous |