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How does the adjective lucid differ from other similar words?

The words clear and perspicuous are common synonyms of lucid. While all three words mean "quickly and easily understood," lucid suggests a clear logical coherence and evident order of arrangement.

a lucid explanation

Where would clear be a reasonable alternative to lucid?

While in some cases nearly identical to lucid, clear implies freedom from obscurity, ambiguity, or undue complexity.

clear instructions

In what contexts can perspicuous take the place of lucid?

The words perspicuous and lucid are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, perspicuous applies to a style that is simple and elegant as well as clear.

a perspicuous style

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lucid According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Alzheimer's sometimes experience lucid episodes—brief moments when memories resurface and cognitive function appears temporarily restored. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 Since, however, the media maven has been spotted out twice, both times appearing to be in lucid and aware of her surroundings. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025 This lucid and perceptive book is a valuable guide to what is at stake in the ongoing conflict. Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 Over the past nine years, he had been evaluated at least nine times — only twice, court records show, was he judged at least temporarily lucid enough to stand trial. Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lucid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucid
Adjective
  • That Del Toro juxtaposed luminous elements fit for a fairy tale with unflinching violence prompted an epiphany for Ezban.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • For the show, the Symphony of Flowers, the operator would install at Huntington Central Park more than 100,000 luminous flowers totaling 500,000 LED lights that are choreographed to accompany classical music played over speakers.
    Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Each seat comes with power sockets and USB charging ports, and while the airline doesn’t offer traditional in-flight entertainment screens, a pop-up arm provides a stable perch for a tablet (more on that below).
    Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • In this challenging scenario, investors looking for stable income can add some dividend stocks trading at attractive levels to their portfolios.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • With these women having formidable 400-meter performances, there was no clear sign of who would reign victorious.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Both teams went into the break scoreless, although the Scots were the clear controllers of the tempo.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Also strutting her stuff is the dazzling Jayme Lawson as Pearline, a local woman unleashed by the excitement of Club Juke.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The 76-minute episode is essentially a tight feature film, starring the dazzling ensemble of Cristin Milioti, Jesse Plemons, Jimmi Simpson, Michaela Coel, Billy Magnussen, and more.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Newsweek has contacted Agri-Mark Inc outside of normal working hours via email for comment.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.
    Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But what do these chemical differences mean in terms of getting a glowing complexion?
    Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Most come from a family friend ready to give a glowing review.
    Nicholas Wyman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Rajula Srivastava, for contributions in harmonic analysis and analytic number theory, including contributions to the problem of counting rational points near smooth manifolds.
    Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
  • There is no rational analysis that would lead one to the conclusion that a President would single-handedly decide to blow up a century’s worth of globalization on a chilly Wednesday afternoon in April.
    Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Lucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucid. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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