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How does the adjective limpid contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of limpid are clear, translucent, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When can clear be used instead of limpid?

The words clear and limpid can be used in similar contexts, but clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When would translucent be a good substitute for limpid?

While in some cases nearly identical to limpid, translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When might transparent be a better fit than limpid?

Although the words transparent and limpid have much in common, transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of limpid The movie’s opulent sets and Giuseppe Rotunno’s limpid cinematography transmit a palpable yearning for the gilded palaces and gala balls of a bygone era. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024 Entertaining, spectacular, with a limpid curatorial edge, the exhibition reads as an awe-inspiring homage to Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s artistry, and to their unabashed love for their country. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024 In a room adjacent to the main selling space sit displays and wall vitrines showcasing gala-appropriate jewels set with Colombian emeralds, unheated rubies and sapphires, and Type IIa diamonds (a gemological classification that denotes the finest, most limpid stones). Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023 Lang’s compositions analyze fragments of the scriptural text in limpid vocal harmony. The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for limpid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpid
Adjective
  • Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.
    Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Grateful Pie provides a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy delicious food and beverages.
    Ed Semmler, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Davila had named the serene guest rooms after her siblings, nieces and nephews — The Tito, fashioned after youngest brother Tito who likes to fix things, had a saw, hammer, wrenches and other tools on a wall and a bicycle holding up the bathroom vanity.
    Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • There are efforts underway in some countries that would implement stringent regulations that force companies like Google to make their tools more transparent.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The lawsuit, filed by members of the church in October 2024, stems from allegations that Gateway was not transparent with its finances and misrepresented how donations were spent despite generating $100 million in revenue in the past, according to The Christian Post.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Spend your days hiking to Tahquitz Falls or strolling the calm trails within the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation.
    Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The calm, shallow waters of Holbox provide the ideal setting for this deeply relaxing, transformative activity.
    Rana Good, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That means the foursome are also not within the habitable zone of the star, or just the right distance from the star where liquid water can stably exist on the surface of the planet.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
  • With a blend of liquid exfoliants, this primer helps control excess oil in your T zone (which, when left unchecked, amplifies the appearance of pores).
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.
    Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.
    Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.
    Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Never one to shy away from speaking her mind, the All-Star made her position clear on a recent episode of her Unapologetically Angel podcast.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Department of Homeland Security's lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Limpid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpid. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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