lucidly

Thân thiện

The author explains the complex theory lucidly in the textbook.

Definition

Adverb: - In a clear and lucid manner: Expressing ideas, thoughts, or explanations in a way that is very easy to understand, with clarity and coherence.

Usage

The adverb "lucidly" is used to describe the manner in which something is communicated, written, or thought. It emphasizes exceptional clarity and intelligibility. It is a formal word often used in academic, literary, or analytical contexts to praise clear expression.

Examples

• The professor lucidly explained the complex theory, making it accessible to all students.
• She argued her point lucidly and persuasively during the debate.
• The report lucidly outlines the steps needed to address the issue.
• He spoke lucidly about his experiences, despite the emotional topic.

Advanced Usage

• "to present/articulate lucidly": To present an argument or idea with outstanding clarity.
  • The scientist articulated the implications of the discovery lucidly for a general audience.
• "lucidly reasoned": Used to describe an argument or piece of writing that is not only clear in expression but also logical in its structure.
  • The essay was lucidly reasoned, moving from premise to conclusion flawlessly.

Variants and Related Words

• Lucid (adjective): Clear and easy to understand; characterized by clear perception or understanding.
  • She gave a lucid account of the event.
• Lucidity (noun): The quality of being clear and easy to understand; clarity of thought or style.
  • The lucidity of his writing is remarkable.

Synonyms

• Clearly: In a clear manner.
• Coherently: In a logical and consistent way.
• Perspicuously: (Formal) Clearly expressed and easily understood.
• Intelligibly: In a way that can be understood.

Antonyms

• Confusingly: In a bewildering or unclear manner.
• Obscurely: In a way that is not clearly expressed or easily understood.
• Incoherently: In a disconnected or illogical way.

Related Phrases and Idioms

Note: "Lucidly" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or common idioms. Its usage is generally straightforward as an adverb modifying verbs of communication. - "To put something lucidly": A phrase meaning to explain something very clearly. - To put it lucidly, the system cannot support such a load.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a clear and lucid manner
   • this is a lucidly written book

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pellucidly
• limpidly
• perspicuously