lucent

lu·cent | \ ˈlü-sᵊnt

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Definition of lucent

1 : glowing with light : luminous

2 : marked by clarity or translucence : clear

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the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky

Recent Examples on the Web A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, "BSO players get the spotlight in Bach's Brandenburg Concertos," 9 June 2017

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“Lucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lucent. Accessed 23 Nov. 2020.

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