limpid
UK: ˈlɪmpɪd | US: ˈlɪmpɪd
adj. clear, transparent (of liquids or light)
adj. (figuratively) lucid, easily understood (of language or thought)
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The word "limpid" traces back to Latin limpidus, meaning "clear" or "transparent," likely derived from limpa (water), related to lympha (pure water, a poetic/Latin variant influenced by Greek nymphē). It entered English in the early 17th century, retaining its literal sense of physical clarity while later adopting figurative uses for clarity of expression or thought. The word’s smooth, liquid-like phonetics mirror its meaning.
The lake’s limpid waters reflected the mountains perfectly.
Her limpid prose made the complex topic accessible.
He gazed into her limpid blue eyes.
The poet’s limpid verses captured the essence of simplicity.
The morning light was limpid and golden.