lucent

adjective

lu·​cent ˈlü-sᵊnt 

1

: glowing with light : luminous

2

: marked by clarity or translucence : clear

lucently adverb

Synonyms

• clear
• crystal
• crystal clear
• crystalline
• limpid
• liquid
• pellucid
• see-through
• transparent

Example Sentences

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, 9 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin lucent-, lucens, present participle of lucēre to shine — more at light

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lucent

adjective

lu·​cent ˈlüs-ᵊnt 

1

: luminous sense 1, bright

2

: clear entry 1 sense 2b, lucid

Medical Definition

lucent

adjective

lu·​cent ˈlüs-ᵊnt 

1

: glowing with light

2

: marked by clarity or translucence

a lucent membrane

see radiolucent