luculent

/'lu:kjulənt/

Thân thiện

The professor gave a luculent explanation of the scientific principle.

Definition

Adjective: - Transparently clear; easily understandable: Used to describe language, writing, or speech that is exceptionally clear, bright, and easy to comprehend. It implies a quality of shining clarity that illuminates the subject for the reader or listener.

Usage

The word "luculent" is a formal and somewhat literary adjective. It is used to praise the exceptional clarity and intelligibility of verbal or written expression. It is most appropriately applied to explanations, arguments, prose, or speeches.

Examples

• The professor's luculent lecture made the complex theory accessible to all students.
• Her report was praised for its luculent analysis of the economic data.
• He presented a luculent argument that left no room for doubt.

Advanced Usage

• "Luculent" vs. "Lucid": While both mean clear, "luculent" often carries a stronger connotation of shining or brilliant clarity, whereas "lucid" is more commonly used and can also refer to mental clarity (e.g., a lucid moment).
• In Literary Criticism: The term is used to describe prose or poetry where the meaning is conveyed with luminous transparency.
  • The author's luculent style allows the narrative's emotional depth to shine through without obscurity.

Variants and Related Words

• Lucidity (noun): The quality of being clear and easy to understand.
  • The lucidity of the manual was a great help.
• Elucidate (verb): To make something clear; to explain.
  • The diagram helped to elucidate the process.

Synonyms

• Clear
• Lucid
• Perspicuous
• Pellucid
• Limpid
• Intelligible

Antonyms

• Opaque
• Unclear
• Obscure
• Ambiguous
• Confusing

Notes

"Luculent" is a relatively rare word in modern usage. More common synonyms like "lucid" or "clear" are often preferred in everyday language. Its use typically indicates a high level of stylistic appreciation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
   • writes in a limpid style
   • lucid directions
   • a luculent oration- Robert Burton
   • pellucid prose
   • a crystal clear explanation
   • a perspicuous argument

Từ đồng nghĩa

• limpid
• lucid
• pellucid
• crystal clear
• perspicuous