English · Arts & Literature

lucid

/ˈluː.sɪd/

[/ˈluː.sɪd/]

clear and easy to understand

Advancedadjective

Definition

Something lucid is expressed clearly and is easy to understand. A lucid explanation makes a hard idea feel simple.

Example

Her lucid writing made the theory accessible.

Her lucid writing made the theory accessible.

Etymology

From Latin 'lucidus', meaning bright or clear.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to praise clear thinking and expression.

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