Words to use
lucid
/ˈluː.sɪd/ · adjective
Expressed clearly and easy to understand.
Tone
Clear, appreciative, and slightly formal.
When it earns its place
Use lucid when...
Use it for an explanation, account, argument, or piece of writing that makes a difficult subject clear.
Three natural examples
01That was the most lucid explanation I have heard.
02She gave a lucid account of what happened.
03The final chapter turns a difficult idea into lucid prose.
Watch the fit
When to choose another word
Do not use lucid as a grand substitute for simple if you only mean that something is short.
Common slip
Meaning is only half the job
Lucid means clear to understand. It can also mean mentally clear, so the surrounding sentence matters.
Use it today
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