Lucidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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lucidly

 

[ หˆluหsษชdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

expressing clarity of thought or expression

In a clear and easily understood manner.

Synonyms

clearly, coherently, intelligibly.

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Word Description / Examples
lucidly

Use when describing the ability to explain something in a very straightforward and understandable way, often used in more formal contexts.

  • She explained the complex process lucidly, so everyone could understand.
  • The professor spoke so lucidly that the students grasped the topic immediately.
clearly

Appropriate for general situations where you want to emphasize transparency, ease of understanding, or visibility.

  • He clearly outlined the steps required for the project.
  • The instructions are written clearly to avoid any confusion.
coherently

Best used in contexts where logical consistency and orderliness are important, often referring to speech or writing.

  • Despite the pressure, she presented her arguments coherently.
  • The essay was well-structured and coherently argued.
intelligibly

Used when emphasizing that something is understandable or within the grasp of ordinary people, often used in more technical contexts.

  • The manual is written intelligibly, making it user-friendly.
  • He explained the scientific concept so intelligibly that even the layman could follow.

Examples of usage

  • She lucidly explained the complex scientific concept.
  • He spoke lucidly about his future plans.
  • The author lucidly conveyed her ideas in the book.

Translations

Translations of the word "lucidly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lucidamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคซเคผ เคคเฅŒเคฐ เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan jelas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyraลบnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žๆ™ฐใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clairement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ claramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑkรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…๋ฃŒํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุถูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jasnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jasne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…ๆ™ฐๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jasno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรฝrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aydฤฑn ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ claramente

Etymology

The adverb 'lucidly' is derived from the adjective 'lucid,' which comes from the Latin word 'lucidus,' meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the quality of being easily understood or expressed. Over time, 'lucidly' has become a common adverb used to emphasize clarity and coherence in communication.

See also: lucidity, pellucid.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,049, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.