lucid

lucid
Clear, not obscured or confused, as in a l. moment or l. spoken expression. [L. lucidus, clear]

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lu·cid 'lü-səd adj having, showing, or characterized by an ability to think clearly and rationally
lu·cid·i·ty n, pl -ties

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lu·cid (looґsid) [L. lucidus clear] clear; not obscure.

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