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lucid

[ loo-sid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible:
a lucid explanation.
Synonyms: obvious, evident, understandable, plain
Antonyms: obscure
characterized by clear perception or understanding; rational or sane:
a lucid moment in his madness.
Synonyms: reasonable, sound
Antonyms: irrational
shining or bright.
Synonyms: luminous, radiant
Antonyms: dim
clear; pellucid; transparent.
Synonyms: limpid
Antonyms: obscure

lucid

/ ˈluːsɪd /

readily understood; clear
shining or glowing
psychiatry of or relating to a period of normality between periods of insane or irresponsible behaviour

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Origin of lucid¹

First recorded in 1575–85; from Latin lūcidus, equivalent to lūc- (stem of lūx light ¹ ) + -idus -id ⁴

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Origin of lucid¹

C16: from Latin lūcidus full of light, from lūx light

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Joseph Heller called it the “most stirring and lucid account of World War II that I have ever read.”

Compact and precise—just 172 pages of text and 23 pages of notes—the book is a model of lucid historical writing.

This “lucid interval” is found in nearly half of all cases of epidural hematoma (Bullock, Neurosurgery, 2006).

I would look at the rest of his work to see if he was interested in lucid dreaming.

My old boss has produced a highly readable, engaging, lucid book on practical economics.

If I selected lucid and simple extracts, they would give no idea of the intricacy and prolixity of Duns.

Again, he may have lucid intervals during which he is quite as capable of contracting as other persons.

Again an insane person may make a will provided this is done during a lucid interval.

This plan was developed by Mr. Goulburn, in a lucid and able speech, on the 8th of March.

A lucid, correct, harmonious, style—they have forgotten what it means—what virtue there is in it.

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