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Lucid and Pellucid Definitions

Lucid

Clearly expressed; easily understood
A lucid analysis of the problem.

Pellucid

Admitting the passage of light; transparent or translucent.

Lucid

Thinking or expressing oneself clearly, especially between periods of confusion; clearheaded
The feverish patient was lucid now and then.

Pellucid

Transparently clear in style or meaning
Pellucid prose.

Lucid

Brightly lit; luminous
"A lucid yellow moon was rising when Luke wheeled his truck to the curb and got out" (Willie Morris).
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Pellucid

Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.

Lucid

Clear; transparent
A lucid stream.

Pellucid

(figuratively)

Lucid

Clear; easily understood

Pellucid

Easily understood; clear.
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Lucid

Mentally rational; sane

Pellucid

Of music or some other sound: not discordant or harsh; clear and pure-sounding.

Lucid

Bright, luminous, translucent or transparent

Pellucid

Of a person, their mind, etc.: able to think and understand clearly; not confused; clear, sharp.

Lucid

A lucid dream.

Pellucid

(archaic) Easily recognized or seen through; apparent, obvious.

Lucid

Shining; bright; resplendent; as, the lucid orbs of heaven.
Lucid, like a glowworm.
A court compact of lucid marbles.

Pellucid

Something which allows the passage of light; a translucent or transparent object.

Lucid

Clear; transparent.

Pellucid

Transparent; clear; limpid; translucent; not opaque.

Lucid

Presenting a clear view; easily understood; clear.
A lucid and interesting abstract of the debate.

Pellucid

Transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity;
The cold crystalline water of melted snow
Crystal clear skies
Could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
Lucid air
A pellucid brook
Transparent cristal

Lucid

Bright with the radiance of intellect; not darkened or confused by delirium or madness; marked by the regular operations of reason; as, a lucid interval.

Pellucid

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable;
Writes in a limpid style
Lucid directions
A luculent oration
Pellucid prose
A crystal clear explanation
A perspicuous argument

Lucid

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable;
Writes in a limpid style
Lucid directions
A luculent oration
Pellucid prose
A crystal clear explanation
A perspicuous argument

Lucid

Having a clear mind;
A lucid moment in his madness

Lucid

Capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner;
A lucid thinker
She was more coherent than she had been just after the accident

Lucid

Transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity;
The cold crystalline water of melted snow
Crystal clear skies
Could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
Lucid air
A pellucid brook
Transparent cristal

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