by JoAnne D.
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October 26, 2006

Word of the Day 2:lucid

October 15, 2007 06:42 PM EDT
views: 38 | rating: 10/10 (14 votes) | comments: 18

                                   lucid

definition: (adjective) clear and understandable.

Example Hawking's A Short History of the Universe is a lucid explanation of modern scientific theories about the origin of the universe.

Synonyms: graspable, understandable

Dictionary: American Heritage Dictionary 

Thesaurus: Roget's II Thesaurus.

 

My sentence: I tried to write a lucid account of the situation.

Feel free to leave me your sentence please.

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Comments: 18

Barb M Oct 16, 2007, 12:36am EDT
Example Hawking's A Short History of the Universe is a lucid explanation of modern scientific theories about the origin of the universe.

There is nothing LUCID in that entire statement to me~ not even trying to make a joke!!!
William Dotani Oct 16, 2007, 4:28am EDT
I don't think any of our politicians are lucid.
Deb J. Oct 16, 2007, 8:42am EDT
My view of my disorder, as of today, after years of wondering, are very lucid to me now!
Gigi K. Oct 16, 2007, 12:17pm EDT
In a lucid moment, I grasped the seriousness of my situation and broke down and cried.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Oct 16, 2007, 1:05pm EDT
His views became lucid only after hours of explanations.
Digital Diva S. Oct 16, 2007, 1:47pm EDT
In a lucid moment, I remembered how to spell lucid.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Oct 16, 2007, 6:15pm EDT
I wanted to say something about our politicians and how senile fits them better than lucid. But I see William beat me to it.
Jerri H. Oct 16, 2007, 6:54pm EDT
In a sheer moment of lucidity, I could see my way to organization ;)
JoAnne D. Oct 16, 2007, 11:42pm EDT
Thanks all, I love these so far.
Mark Lange Oct 17, 2007, 1:00am EDT
I cant think of one. I'm not too lucid right now!
☀ Aunt Shanny Oct 17, 2007, 10:25am EDT
Mark is more lucid than he thinks!
Barbara B. Oct 17, 2007, 2:20pm EDT
At times I cannot grasp meanings otherwise I am
lucid in most things. I think so any how!! LOL
Just Me
Barbie
Deborah O. Oct 17, 2007, 4:29pm EDT
Lucid is what I try to be when I go to work.
Charlotte Babb Maven-Fairy Godmother Oct 17, 2007, 5:04pm EDT
The media is as lucid as granite.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Oct 17, 2007, 5:51pm EDT
I am not lucid at 6 a.m.
Chuck M. Oct 17, 2007, 6:48pm EDT
While asleep, she dreamed in silent lucidity.
Victoria H. Oct 17, 2007, 8:53pm EDT
LOL @ Barb's sentence. I can't even think of one myself.
Jimmy _ Oct 18, 2007, 10:09am EDT
She wanted to prolong her lucid dream.

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