limpid
[ lim-pid ]
/ ˈlɪm pɪd /
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adjective
clear, transparent, or pellucid, as water, crystal, or air: We could see to the very bottom of the limpid pond.
free from obscurity; lucid; clear: a limpid style; limpid prose.
completely calm; without distress or worry: a limpid, emotionless existence.
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Origin of limpid
OTHER WORDS FROM limpid
lim·pid·i·ty, lim·pid·ness, nounlim·pid·ly, adverbWords nearby limpid
Limousin, limousine, limousine liberal, limp, limpet, limpid, limpkin, Limpopo, limpsy, limp wrist, limp-wristed
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British Dictionary definitions for limpid
limpid
/ (ˈlɪmpɪd) /
adjective
clear or transparent
(esp of writings, style, etc) free from obscurity
calm; peaceful
Derived forms of limpid
limpidity or limpidness, nounlimpidly, adverbWord Origin for limpid
C17: from French limpide, from Latin limpidus clear
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