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lucid

Pronunciation: /ˈluːsɪd/
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Definition of lucid

adjective

  • 1expressed clearly; easy to understand:a lucid account write in a clear and lucid style
  • showing or having the ability to think clearly, especially in 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: /-ˈsɪdɪti/
noun

lucidly

adverb

Origin:

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

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