lucidly

/ˈluːsɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈluːsɪdli/ (ame, ipa)

lucidly — adverb

1. in such a clear and well-organised way that a listener or reader can follow the

1.副詞C1
釋義

in such a clear and well-organised way that a listener or reader can follow the idea without effort.

例句

Omar explained the new tax rules lucidly to the worried small-business owners.

explain something lucidly to an audience

Hannah's thesis sets out a difficult argument about consciousness lucidly and without jargon.

set out an argument lucidly

同義詞
  • clearly

    the everyday neutral word; less formal and not as focused on careful organisation

  • coherently

    stresses that the parts of what is said fit together logically, often used of speech

  • intelligibly

    focuses on whether something can be understood at all, not on style or organisation

  • articulately

    highlights the speaker's skill in choosing words rather than the message's overall clarity

反義詞
  • confusingly

    in a way that leaves the audience unsure of the meaning

  • incoherently

    with parts that do not fit together; often of distressed or drunken speech

  • obscurely

    in a way that hides or veils the meaning, often through jargon

文法句型

verb + lucidly

lucidly + past participle

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs of communication and thought such as 'explain', 'write', 'speak', 'argue', and 'think'. Often praises a speaker or writer for handling difficult or technical material in a way that ordinary readers can follow. In medical or psychological contexts, it can also describe a person who is mentally clear and able to respond rationally despite illness, stress, or tiredness.

常見錯誤

❌She explained the rules lucid.
✅She explained the rules lucidly.
💡After a verb of communication, use the adverb 'lucidly', not the adjective 'lucid'.
❌The patient was talking lucidly nonsense.
✅The patient was talking lucidly about her childhood.
💡'Lucidly' means clearly and coherently, so it cannot describe nonsense or confused speech.