Meaning & use

lucid

adjective·Advanced

Clearly expressed and easy to understand.

See it in a sentence

The guide gives a lucid account of how the machine works.

His lucid explanation helped us follow the complicated debate.

A note on using this word

Lucid often describes writing, explanations, or thought. Applied to a person, it can mean able to think clearly.

Words with a similar meaning

clearintelligible

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Words with an opposite meaning

confusingunclear

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