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- [loo-sid]
- /ˈlu sɪd/
- /ˈluː.sɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-sid]
- /ˈlu sɪd/
Definitions of lucidly word
- adjective lucidly easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation. 1
- adjective lucidly characterized by clear perception or understanding; rational or sane: a lucid moment in his madness. 1
- adjective lucidly shining or bright. 1
- adjective lucidly clear; pellucid; transparent. 1
- noun lucidly In a clear and easily understood way, in a lucid manner. 1
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Origin of lucidly
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin lūcidus, equivalent to lūc-, stem of lūx light1 + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Lucidly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lucidly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lucidly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lucidly
adv lucidly
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
adverb lucidly
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- coherently — logically connected; consistent: a coherent argument.
- cogently — convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation; telling.
- simply — in a simple manner; clearly and easily.
- soundly — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
Antonyms for lucidly
adv lucidly
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adverb lucidly
- incoherently — without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence.
- equivocally — With ambiguity.
- foolishly — In an unwise manner; stupidly.
Top questions with lucidly
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