luculent

[ loo-kyoo-luhnt ]

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adjective

clear or lucid: a luculent explanation.
convincing; cogent.

Origin of luculent

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin lūculentus “bright,” equivalent to lūc- (stem of lux ) “light” + -ulentus, adjective suffix; see origin at light¹, -ulent

Other words from luculent

lu·cu·lent·ly, adverb

Words Nearby luculent

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How to use luculent in a sentence

After that he made a short, serious, as well as sincere and luculent confession.
Letters of John Calvin, Volume I (of 4) | Jules Bonnet

British Dictionary definitions for luculent

luculent

/ (ˈluːkjʊlənt) /

adjectiverare

easily understood; lucid
bright or shining; glowing

Origin of luculent

C15: from Latin lūculentus full of light, from lūx light

Derived forms of luculent

luculently, adverb

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