Word
Definition
adj. expressing ideas in a way that is very clear and easy to understand. It can also describe a person who is thinking clearly after being confused or sick.
adj. characterized by clear, intelligible expression or logical consistency; also used to describe a patient’s return to a normal state of consciousness. Adjective.
Examples
“She gives a lucid explanation of the difficult theory.”
“The professor provided a lucid summary of the legal reforms that helped even the novice students grasp the core concepts.”
“The elderly man had several lucid moments during the afternoon, during which he was able to recognize his children and discuss his medical wishes with the doctor.”
Examples
simple
“She gives a lucid explanation of the difficult theory.”
contextual
“The professor provided a lucid summary of the legal reforms that helped even the novice students grasp the core concepts.”
complex
“The elderly man had several lucid moments during the afternoon, during which he was able to recognize his children and discuss his medical wishes with the doctor.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “lucid” in context.
Verb
01. provide a lucid account
“The witness provided a lucid account of the events that took place on the night of the robbery.”
verb + adj + noun
02. remain lucid
“Despite his high fever, the patient remained lucid and was able to answer the doctor's questions.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. lucid interval
“The elderly man experienced a brief lucid interval during which he recognized his grandchildren.”
adj + noun
04. lucid prose
“The author is well-known for her lucid prose and ability to simplify difficult concepts.”
adj + noun
05. remarkably lucid
“The professor gave a remarkably lucid explanation of the complex quantum theory.”
adv + adj
Preposition
06. in a lucid moment
“In a lucid moment, she realized that she needed to change her career path immediately.”
prep + adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“He is most lucid when talking about music, clearly buoyed up by the memories; his voice lifts with excitement.” “We will never learn what prompted Jack to follow his mam – only that he knew, in that terrible, lucid way kids know.” Etymology
Latin lucidus, from lūceō (“shine”) + -idus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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