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lucid

/ˈl(j)uːsɪd/adjective2 syllables

Lucid means: (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable.

Synonyms for lucid19

adjective, as in (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

limpid, luculent, pellucid, crystal clear, perspicuous, clear

adjective, as in transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

crystalline, crystal clear, limpid, pellucid, transparent, clear

adjective, as in capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner

coherent, logical, rational

adjective, as in having a clear mind

sane

also used for lucid

brilliant, light, glowing, straightforward, radiant, see-through, translucent

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What does lucid mean?4

adjective

1

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable“writes in a limpid style”

2

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity“the cold crystalline water of melted snow”

3

capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner“a lucid thinker”

4

having a clear mind“a lucid moment in his madness”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Lucid in a sentence

  • Studies have shown that by inducing a lucid dream, recurrent nightmares can be alleviated.CM
  • Yanni was lucid and aware of what he was doing.Amastan
  • The author has a lucid writing style that makes the book enjoyable to read.carlosalberto
  • Some artists claim to use lucid dreaming to compose their music.sundown
  • A lucid dream is any dream in which one is aware that one is dreaming.glassiko
  • Transhumance can also be an international manifestation of lucid peasants who resist the dictates of the administration.Eccles17
  • Have you already had a lucid dream?absvfx
  • Yanni was lucid during the attack.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of lucid

as a adjective

comparative
lucider
superlative
lucidest