lucid clear

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Extremely easy to understand because it is expressed plainly and logically.

   Grammar: Used mainly after linking verbs like be, seem, or make: the explanation is lucid clear.

   Patterns

   • be lucid clear
   • make something lucid clear
   • lucid clear explanation

   Her instructions were lucid clear, so nobody had to ask questions.

   The professor made the theory lucid clear with a simple diagram.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   Mentally sharp and able to think calmly, especially during a confusing situation.

   Grammar: Describes a person's mind or state; often follows stay, remain, or seem.

   Patterns

   • stay lucid clear
   • remain lucid clear
   • lucid clear mind

   Even after twelve hours of work, she stayed lucid clear.

   He was lucid clear about what he wanted to say.

Common combinations

lucid clear explanation

The teacher gave a lucid clear explanation of the new rule.

make something lucid clear

Let me make my position lucid clear.

lucid clear writing

Good legal writing should be lucid clear.

stay lucid clear

He managed to stay lucid clear during the interview.

Synonyms and how they differ

clear

The everyday word; 'lucid clear' adds emphasis and sounds more literary.

lucid

Means clear and easy to follow; 'lucid clear' is a stronger, more emphatic pairing.

plain

Focuses on simple language; 'lucid clear' also suggests logical order.

Opposites

Word family

lucidity noun

The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

lucidly adverb

In a clear, logical way.

clarity noun

The state of being clear and easy to understand.

Commonly confused: lucid clear or lucid? lucid clear or lucid dream?

Practice

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