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lucid

adjective as in brilliant, shining

adjective as in clear, transparent

adjective as in clearheaded, sensible

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Joseph Heller called it the “most stirring and lucid account of World War II that I have ever read.”

Compact and precise—just 172 pages of text and 23 pages of notes—the book is a model of lucid historical writing.

This “lucid interval” is found in nearly half of all cases of epidural hematoma (Bullock, Neurosurgery, 2006).

I would look at the rest of his work to see if he was interested in lucid dreaming.

My old boss has produced a highly readable, engaging, lucid book on practical economics.

If I selected lucid and simple extracts, they would give no idea of the intricacy and prolixity of Duns.

Again, he may have lucid intervals during which he is quite as capable of contracting as other persons.

Again an insane person may make a will provided this is done during a lucid interval.

This plan was developed by Mr. Goulburn, in a lucid and able speech, on the 8th of March.

A lucid, correct, harmonious, style—they have forgotten what it means—what virtue there is in it.

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On this page you'll find 170 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to lucid, such as: luminous, unambiguous, apprehensible, clear, clear-cut, and comprehendible.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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