Lucidest: meaning, definitions and examples

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lucidest

 

[ ˈluːsɪdɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clarity, brightness

Lucidest is the superlative form of lucid, meaning the clearest or most easily understood. It describes something that is entirely transparent or comprehensible, typically used in contexts involving thought, writing, or visual clarity.

Synonyms

brightest, clearest, most distinct

Examples of usage

  • Her argument was the lucidest during the debate.
  • He presented the lucidest explanation of the theory.
  • The painting was the lucidest representation of the landscape.
  • In his sleep, he had the lucidest dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "lucidest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais lúcido

🇮🇳 स्पष्टतम

🇩🇪 am klarsten

🇮🇩 paling jernih

🇺🇦 найясніший

🇵🇱 najjaśniejszy

🇯🇵 最も明晰な

🇫🇷 le plus lucide

🇪🇸 el más lúcido

🇹🇷 en net

🇰🇷 가장 명확한

🇸🇦 الأكثر وضوحًا

🇨🇿 nejjasnější

🇸🇰 najjasnejší

🇨🇳 最清晰的

🇸🇮 najbolj jasen

🇮🇸 skýrastur

🇰🇿 ең айқын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნათელი

🇦🇿 ən aydın

🇲🇽 el más lúcido

Word origin

The word 'lucid' comes from the Latin 'lucidus', meaning 'clear, shining', which stems from 'lucere', meaning 'to shine'. Over time, 'lucid' evolved in the English language from the 16th century, retaining its connotations of clarity and intelligibility. As it developed, the term began to be used not only to describe transparency in visual arts but also in philosophical and literary contexts, where an idea, concept, or narrative can be understood easily. The superlative form 'lucidest' is a natural extension of this adjective, allowing for comparative descriptions of clarity in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,817, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.