Lucid

Lucid
Lucid Lu"cid, a. [L. lucidus, fr. lux, lucis, light. See {Light}, n.] 1. Shining; bright; resplendent; as, the lucid orbs of heaven. [1913 Webster]

Lucid, like a glowworm. --Sir I. Newton. [1913 Webster]

A court compact of lucid marbles. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]

2. Clear; transparent. `` Lucid streams.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

3. Presenting a clear view; easily understood; clear. [1913 Webster]

A lucid and interesting abstract of the debate. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]

4. Bright with the radiance of intellect; not darkened or confused by delirium or madness; marked by the regular operations of reason; as, a lucid interval. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Luminous; bright; clear; transparent; sane; reasonable. See {Luminous}. [1913 Webster]


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