Word of the day · 24 July 2026
pellucid
/pɪˈluːsɪd/
adjective
Transparently clear in water, air or expression.
In a sentence
- The brook ran pellucid over pale stones.
- Her pellucid summary cut through the dense report.
- Morning light made the harbor look almost pellucid.
In an image
Origin
From Latin pellucidus, from per- (through) and lucidus (clear, bright).
History
Naturalists and poets used pellucid for water and skies of unusual clarity. Critics later applied it to prose that lets meaning show without haze. The word is rarer than lucid and often feels more visual. It rewards writers who want clear to sound freshly chosen.
Nearby words
transparent · limpid · lucid
Clarity you can see through, on the page or in a stream.