Pellucid: meaning, definitions and examples

More formal or literary term to describe something that is transparently clear, both literally and metaphorically.

• The mountain stream was pellucid, making it possible to see the colorful stones at the bottom.
• His pellucid prose made complex ideas accessible to all readers.

General use to describe something that is easy to see through or understand. Suitable for everyday situations.

• The water in the lake is so clear you can see the bottom.
• Her instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Typically used to describe something that allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Can also mean being open and honest.

• The company's transparent operations have earned it a good reputation.
• The windows were so transparent you could easily see the garden outside.

Emphasizes extreme clarity, often used to describe physical clarity or to stress that something is very easy to understand.

• The solution in the beaker is crystal clear.
• He made it crystal clear that he was not interested in the job.