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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
  • Public Health For homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck But only 22 properties are likely to get full funding for their projects, most of them small, said a HUD staffer with knowledge of the program's status.
    Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
  • 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
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
  • But new research suggests zeroing in on your daily heart rate and step count—and taking an extra second to crunch those numbers—could provide a clearer view into your cardiovascular health.
    Cathy Cassata, Health, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The films that benefit the most from PLF ticket sales have been Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, as audiences want to see explosive action movies and dazzling spectacles in the most state-of-the-art locations.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The Gamecocks were tested by Clark’s dazzling displays, drawing viewership ratings that dwarfed even 2023’s high standards.
    Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • For 2025, retail growth predictions of 3.6% or better are holding firm, and while NRF economists are expecting slower growth for the near term, the trade group is expecting for normal growth to return in time.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Join 22 others in the comments View Comments The airline also expects its own employment level in 2025 to be down from 2024 levels, though executives said that would be done through normal attrition caused by retirement and other voluntary departures, and not any layoff of staff.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 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
  • The individual leader faces a prisoner's dilemma where the rational choice for personal advancement conflicts with the collective interest.
    Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Lucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucid. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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