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Lucid Clear September Adjective Loo Sid Latin Verb Lucere

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.

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