lucent
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- interlucent adjective
- lucency noun
- lucently adverb
- semilucent adjective
- unlucent adjective
Etymology
Origin of lucent
First recorded in 1490–1500; from Latin lūcent- (stem of lūcēns ), present participle of lūcēre “to shine”; lucid, -ent
Example Sentences
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When Benigni cracked that the pope was "lucent ... emanating light", the pope responded, "Don't exaggerate!"
From Reuters
The lucent eyes are commercially produced, hence big for the faces they occupy.
From New York Times
Witty, moving, intellectually lucent, and quite far out, it instantly makes you want to know her better, and it more than justifies a visit to this show.
From New York Times
Hamid has been much laureled for the lucent beauty of his prose.
From Washington Post
Of course, there is history, and it’s nasty — as we learn from lucent black-and-white flashbacks and Asher’s oddly poetic internal monologue.
From New York Times
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