Definitions

crystal clear

[kris-tl-kleer] / ˈkrɪs tlˈklɪər /

ADJECTIVE

obvious

Synonyms

WEAK

apparent clear clear-cut comprehensible evident glaring lucid noticeable perspicuous plain transparent understandable understood

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

WEAK

clean clear crystalline limpid lucid pellucid sparkling translucent

crystal-clear

ADJECTIVE

limpid

Synonyms

WEAK

bright comprehensible crystalline definite distinct filmy intelligible lucid luculent obvious pellucid perspicuous pure see-through thin translucent transparent transpicuous unambiguous

Antonyms

WEAK

incomprehensible muddy obscure unintelligible vague

ADJECTIVE

perspicuous

Synonyms

WEAK

apparent clear-cut comprehensible crystal distinct easily understood explicit intelligible limpid lucent lucid luminous pellucid plain self-evident straightforward transparent unambiguous unblurred understandable

Antonyms

WEAK

obscure unclear vague

ADJECTIVE

see-through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gauzy sheer translucent

WEAK

cellophane clear crystal clear crystalline diaphanous filmy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain thin tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy heavy opaque thick

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear thin translucent

WEAK

cellophane crystalline diaphanous filmy gauzy glassy gossamer hyaline limpid lucent lucid pellucid permeable plain sheer tiffany transpicuous vitreous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blocked cloudy

WEAK

dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

Example Sentences

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Rather than test the reader’s patience, they offer vivid, crystal clear windows into a life well lived.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

At the time, maybe not so crystal clear to the players.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten said he wanted to be "crystal clear" that Spain was and would remain a full Nato member.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“What we’ve been crystal clear on is that this is an opportunity for us to improve the state of our officiating.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Awaking in the dead of night, I opened my eyes on her disk—silver-white and crystal clear.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

crystal clear

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