Word | lucid |
---|---|
Date | September 19, 2021 |
Type | adjective |
Syllables | LOO-sid |
Etymology | Lucid comes from the Latin verb lucere, meaning "to shine," which is reflected in its meanings "filled with light" or "shining." It also describes someone whose mind is clear or something with a clear meaning. |
Examples | "Kynpham's prose is lucid and engaging and often lyrical and poetic…." — Kanchan Verma, Wired, 13 Aug. 2021 |
Definition | Lucid means "very clear and easy to understand." // The author has a lucid writing style that makes the book enjoyable to read. |
Tags: wordoftheday::adjective
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Vignette noun century september vin-yet middle french vigne
Previous card: Collude verb meaning collusion september kuh-lood latin prefix
Up to card list: Word of the Day