limpid
/ˈlɪmpɪd/
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Type
Adjective
- Formal
Meaning
(of water, air, or light) completely clear and transparent.
We could see the colorful fish swimming through the limpid water of the spring.
(of writing, music, or speech) clear, simple, and easy to understand.
The philosopher was admired for his limpid prose that made complex ideas accessible.
How it's used
Literary. Used mainly to describe water, air, or light, and, by extension, writing or music that is clear and easy to follow.
Collocations
- limpid water
- limpid stream
- limpid air
- limpid prose