lucid
Translation
lucid, clear, coherent, easy to understand
Examples
He gave a lucid explanation of the topic.
He gave a lucid explanation of the topic.
She had a few lucid moments before the end.
She had a few lucid moments before the end.
I had a lucid dream last night.
I had a lucid dream last night.
Grammar Patterns
a lucid ((noun)) clearly expressed and easy to understand He gave a lucid explanation.
((sb.)) is lucid able to think and speak clearly She was lucid until the very end.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clear, coherent, comprehensible; Antonyms: confusing, obscure
Etymology
From Latin 'lucidus' meaning 'light, bright, clear', which comes from 'lux' meaning 'light'.
Memory Tips
The root 'luc-' means 'light'. A lucid explanation 'shines a light' on a topic, making it clear.