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.