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lucidate

Pronunciation: /ˈlu sɪˌdeɪt/
Definition:
1. To clarify or illuminate something in a manner that makes it exceptionally clear and comprehensible.
2. To explain ideas or concepts thoroughly and explicitly.
3. To render something transparent or obvious by removing confusion.
4. To exhibit exceptional clarity in supposing, reasoning, or communication.

Significance:
• It defines the act of enhancing clarity and comprehensibility.
• It emphasizes thoroughness and explicitness in explanations.
• It identifies the importance of clarity in communication.
• It avoids obscure or confusing presentations.
• It simplifies complicated topics by illuminating key aspects.
• It improves comprehension by emphasizing detail and focus.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to "sheen".
Past verb: lucidated
Present simple verb: lucidate, lucidates
Present continuous verb: lucidating
Adjective: lucid
Adverb: lucidly
Examples:
• "The tutor lucidated the difficult mathematical theorem."
• "Her essay lucidated the historical context brilliantly."
• "He lucidated the grades required to complete the project efficiently."
• "The book lucidates complex philosophical theories for beginners."
• "Lucidating the process made it much easier for newcomers to grasp."
by Dmitrio November 6, 2025
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lucid dreams

THE COOLIST SHIT I’VE EVER DONE.
Those lucid dreams were sick bro
by RizzySigma69 May 18, 2025
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Lucid Neighbor

A luminous yet intangible figure who observes and dissects their surroundings. This figure is fully in control and seeks social experimentation at every corner.
The lucid neighbor had a subtle creepiness to them. They had been watching all along.
by sirhealist February 5, 2018
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Lucid

A true soul that expresses himself through his art and mental abilities. Usualy followed due to his magnetic attributes but you wouldnt know it for humility is vital to such a person.
The lucid grifter felt bad about stealing his art supplies but knew his product was much more important to society then the petty crime commited.
by KingYHvH December 29, 2018
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LG Lucid 3

A phone that is good, but crashes with new apps that require better software
Guy: My LG Lucid 3 is so trash every game crashes and it has less than 1GB of space
Other guy: Just buy a Samsung Galaxy
Guy: I can't, I'm too poor.
by Spaoggers September 14, 2020
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Lucidism

The belief that people should live their life in a lucid dream for their lives, only getting up to sustain needs such as eating.
I wonder where Lucidism lays on the political compass
by fneidneinwdioedowsj July 13, 2021
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Lucidated

To have a lucid dream.
After my mother passed, i lucidated and she was in it.
by lucidatedcarlos October 14, 2020
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