lucidity

[ loo-sid-i-tee ]
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noun
  1. the quality of being easily understood, completely intelligible, or comprehensible: She makes her argument with pointed logic and exemplary lucidity.

  2. the ability to see things clearly; rationality; sanity: In a rare moment of lucidity, the senator sided with his political enemies for the good of the country.

Origin of lucidity

1
First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin lūciditās, equivalent to lūcid(us) lucid + -i- + -tās -ty2
  • Sometimes lu·cid·ness .

Other words from lucidity

  • non·lu·cid·i·ty, noun

Words Nearby lucidity

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How to use lucidity in a sentence

  • And he pursued his thought with the tenacity of the drunkard, who concentrates upon one idea all the lucidity of mind left to him.

  • From his corner of the fireside lounge, where he seated himself beside her, his eyes regarded her with a grave and dark lucidity.

    The Creators | May Sinclair
  • Most people would have termed this poetic rapture passing into lucidity, but our friend avers that it is the Enemy.

    Devil-Worship in France | Arthur Edward Waite