lucidity

Sometimes lucid·ness

[loo-sid-i-tee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonlucidity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lucidity¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin lūciditās, equivalent to lūcid(us) lucid ( def. ) + -i- ( def. ) + -tās -ty ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

By expressing disapproval in concrete ways, helpful protests can likely sear ethical lucidity into each of us more effectively and more often.

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Zane phased in and out of delirium as they continued their descent, and the two stopped periodically to take a rest while Zane attempted to regain lucidity, Wach told the Independent.

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As mother to Spike, Isla is clearly sick but still desperately trying to care for him, even while slipping in and out of lucidity - apparently ravaged with confusion from decades under siege.

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The Hur report's release was a difficult moment for Biden at the beginning of his re-election campaign, and highlighted one of his biggest political weaknesses - voter concerns about his age and lucidity.

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But her compassion gives her a remarkable lucidity about other people’s struggles.

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Related Words

• clarity