lucid

[ loo-sid ]
/ ˈlu sɪd /

adjective

easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.
characterized by clear perception or understanding; rational or sane: a lucid moment in his madness.
shining or bright.
clear; pellucid; transparent.

Origin of lucid

1575–85; < Latin lūcidus, equivalent to lūc-, stem of lūx light1 + -idus -id4

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British Dictionary definitions for lucidly

lucid
/ (ˈluːsɪd) /

adjective

readily understood; clear
shining or glowing
psychiatry of or relating to a period of normality between periods of insane or irresponsible behaviour

Derived forms of lucid

lucidity or lucidness, noun lucidly, adverb

Word Origin for lucid

C16: from Latin lūcidus full of light, from lūx light