Word meaning
lucid
adjective · LOO-sid
What does lucid mean?
Lucid means expressed clearly; easy to understand.
Lucid in a sentence
“The textbook gives a lucid explanation of photosynthesis.”
Synonyms for lucid
- clear
- coherent
- intelligible
Where does lucid come from?
From Latin lucidus, from lux, "light."
How to remember lucid
- Say it out loud a few times: LOO-sid.
- Write one sentence of your own using lucid, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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