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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Word of the Day

lucid

adjective

Expressed clearly and easy to understand; showing ability to think clearly; (of a dream) experienced with awareness that one is dreaming.

Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers

Etymology

From Latin lucidus meaning "light, bright, clear," from lucere (to shine), from lux (light).

Examples in Use

  • 1.

    "Her lucid explanation made the complex theory accessible to beginners."

  • 2.

    "Despite his illness, he had lucid moments when he recognized family."

  • 3.

    "She practiced techniques to have lucid dreams."

Related Vocabulary

Synonyms

clearintelligiblecoherenttransparentrational

Related Words

comprehensiblearticulatelogicalbright

Fun Fact

Lucid dreaming has been scientifically verified since 1975, when researchers confirmed dreamers could signal awareness through predetermined eye movements while in REM sleep.

Word Game Tips

Letters: 5 letters (L, U, C, I, D)

Scrabble Value: 8 points

Tip: Words ending in "ID" are often good scoring opportunities.

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