lucid
Translation
lucid, clear, easy to understand, rational
Examples
He gave a very lucid explanation of the issue.
He gave a very lucid explanation of the issue.
She had a lucid moment in her final days.
She had a lucid moment in her final days.
I often have lucid dreams.
I often have lucid dreams.
Grammar Patterns
(lucid + noun) clear and easy to understand. He gave a lucid explanation.
(to be + lucid) thinking or speaking clearly. After the fever, he was lucid again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clear, coherent, rational; Antonyms: confusing, muddled
Etymology
From Latin 'lūcidus', from 'lūx' meaning 'light'. It literally means 'full of light'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'lucid dream', a dream where you are aware and thinking clearly.