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pellucid

adjective

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
D
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pəˈluːsɪd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

    “writes in a limpid style”

adjective

  1. transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

    “the cold crystalline water of melted snow”

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Example Sentences

writes in a limpid style
lucid directions
{'source': 'Robert Burton', 'text': 'a luculent oration'}
pellucid prose
a crystal clear explanation
the cold crystalline water of melted snow
crystal clear skies
could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
lucid air
a pellucid brook

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