pellucid
adjective
Translucently clear; easily understood in style or meaning. Describes both physical transparency and intellectual clarity.
Etymology
From Latin "pellucidus" (transparent), from "per" (through) + "lucere" (to shine). Related to "translucent" and "lucid," all connected to light and seeing through.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The pellucid waters of the Caribbean revealed coral below."
- 2.
"Her pellucid explanation made the complex theory accessible."
- 3.
"The pellucid prose style made the novel a pleasure to read."
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Fun Fact
Writers aspire to pellucid prose—writing so clear that readers see directly through to meaning without noticing the words themselves. George Orwell's essays exemplify this invisible, pellucid style.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (P, E, L, L, U, C, I, D)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "PE" at the start of words.
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