Lucidity

Pronunciation: /luːˈsɪdəti/

Definitions of lucidity

noun the quality of being easily understood or clear in thought and expression

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke with such lucidity that even children could understand.

A2 The instructions were written with such lucidity that even beginners could follow.

B1 The professor's lucidity in explaining complex concepts made the subject easier to grasp.

B2 The novel was praised for its lucidity in portraying the character's emotions.

C1 The scientist's lucidity in presenting the research findings was highly regarded by peers.

C2 The CEO's lucidity in outlining the company's strategy impressed investors.

Examples of lucidity in a Sentence

formal The professor explained the concept with great lucidity, making it easy for the students to understand.

informal She spoke with such lucidity that even a child could grasp the idea.

slang Her explanation was so clear, it was like she had a lucidity superpower.

figurative In the midst of chaos, she maintained a sense of lucidity that guided her through the confusion.

Grammatical Forms of lucidity

• past tense: lucidified
• plural: lucidities
• comparative: more lucid
• superlative: most lucid
• present tense: lucidity
• future tense: will lucidify
• perfect tense: has lucidified
• continuous tense: is lucidifying
• singular: lucidity
• positive degree: lucid
• infinitive: to lucidify
• gerund: lucidifying
• participle: lucidified

Origin and Evolution of lucidity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lucidity' originated from the Latin word 'lucidus', which means clear or bright.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lucidity' has retained its original meaning of clarity and brightness, but has also come to be associated with mental clarity and coherence in thought or expression.