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lucid

Syllabification: (lu·cid)
Pronunciation: /ˈlo͞osid/

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Definition of lucid

adjective

  • 1expressed clearly; easy to understand:a lucid account write in a clear and lucid style
  • showing ability to think clearly, especially in the intervals between periods of confusion or insanity:he has a few lucid moments every now and then
  • Psychology (of a dream) experienced with the dreamer feeling awake, aware of dreaming, and able to control events consciously.
  • 2 literary bright or luminous:birds dipped their wings in the lucid flow of air

Derivatives

lucidity

Pronunciation: /lo͞oˈsidətē/

noun

lucidly

adverb

lucidness

noun

Origin:

late 16th century (lucid (sense 2)): from Latin lucidus (perhaps via French lucide or Italian lucido), from lucere 'shine', from lux, luc- 'light'

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