Lucid
ˈluːsɪd
Definitions
3 meaningsExpressed clearly; easy to understand.
ˈluːsɪd
Clearly expressed and easy to understand.
The professor's lectures were always so lucid that even complex topics were easy to grasp.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're explaining something to a friend, and you want to make sure they totally get it. If your explanation is super clear and easy to understand, it's *lucid*! For example, if your teacher explains a math problem so that you finally understand it, that's a lucid explanation.
👶 For kids: When something is lucid, it means it's easy to understand, like when you can see through clear water!
More Examples
The author's writing style was lucid, making the story accessible to a wide audience.
After taking a nap, he felt more lucid and was able to focus on his work.
She gave a lucid account of what happened during the meeting.
How It's Used
"He gave a lucid explanation of the complex theory."
"The article was well-written, and the arguments were lucid."
Showing an ability to think clearly, especially during or after a period of confusion or illness.
ˈluːsɪd
Showing an ability to think clearly, especially between periods of confusion or illness.
The patient, who had been disoriented, became lucid and could answer the doctor's questions.
💡 Simply: Sometimes when you're sick or tired, your thoughts might be a little fuzzy. But if you have a *lucid* moment, it means you're thinking clearly and feeling more like yourself, like when you wake up from a nap and feel ready to take on the day!
👶 For kids: When your brain is working clearly, like when you can think and understand things easily, it's lucid!
More Examples
After a period of fever, the child was finally lucid and able to talk.
During the trauma, she had brief moments of lucidity, remembering details.
The doctors were relieved when the patient became lucid after the operation.
How It's Used
"The patient became lucid after the medication took effect."
"He had a brief lucid moment and remembered his childhood."
Experiencing dreams in which one is aware that one is dreaming and can control the dream.
ˈluːsɪd
Having control of one's dreams.
Lucid dreaming has become increasingly popular for its potential to reduce nightmares.
💡 Simply: A *lucid* dream is when you're dreaming but you KNOW you're dreaming! You can fly, talk to animals, or anything you can imagine. It's like the ultimate video game, but you're in it!
👶 For kids: A lucid dream is when you know you're dreaming while you're dreaming, like being in charge of your own movie!
More Examples
Through practice, she learned to have lucid dreams and manipulate her dream environment.
The book explored techniques for achieving lucid dreams.
Scientists are studying the neuroscience of lucid dreaming.
How It's Used
"He practices lucid dreaming every night."
"The ability to have lucid dreams is related to self-awareness."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Latin *lūcidus* meaning 'shining, clear'.
The word 'lucid' has been used since the 17th century to describe clarity of thought or expression.
Memory tip
Think of a *lucid* dream - everything is clear and understandable.
Word Origin
"shining, clear"