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How does the adjective limpid contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of limpid are clear, translucent, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When can clear be used instead of limpid?

The words clear and limpid can be used in similar contexts, but clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When would translucent be a good substitute for limpid?

While in some cases nearly identical to limpid, translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When might transparent be a better fit than limpid?

Although the words transparent and limpid have much in common, transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of limpid Howard’s book—meticulous, limpid, elegant, and historically alert, a literary biography more than a life—touches on most of these people. Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 His eyes were limpid, faraway, flooded with tears, his gaze beatific. Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025 The fox squirrel, sitting upright on a piece of driftwood with a pecan in its paws, took me back to a long sweep of the lower Suwannee with limpid black waters, forests of pine and magnolia trees, live oaks, and wild pecans. Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025 The movie now and then risks tipping into winsome cuteness, but Chen’s limpid naturalism helps sidestep potential clichés; its emotions are honest and earned. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for limpid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpid
Adjective
  • Cowbells are ringing out, the stands are full, and the sun is shining under a crystal blue sky.
    Sean Nevin, NBC news, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The combination of starches gives the dough its crystal appearance and a chewy texture.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • While home to less than 2,000 students, the campus, called the Domain, spans 13,000 acres, much of it still wild and undeveloped, and the areas where college life unfolds are dotted with Gothic Revival architecture; take it all in with a serene stroll.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Set upon a four-acre estate with a large pool and serene pond, the property takes inspiration form an English country house.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • At the district’s first board meeting since the state takeover, parents pressed new leadership on their desire for a transparent board.
    Samuel O’Neal April 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Your practical nature thrives when agreements are transparent, so write down the numbers and keep communication lines open to keep your network strong.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The feature is set in British Columbia, largely in the span of a summer during the nineteen-nineties, in a calm residential suburb on the ruggedly alluring Vancouver Island.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.
    Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.
    Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • What caught my attention, however, beyond the lip-syncing and costume changes, was the family opposite me: the mother neat and composed, father in golf-course polo and chinos, two thirty-something sons cheering alongside a girlfriend who would not look out of place on a pageant stage.
    Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Tips for Storing Laundry Detergent To ensure your liquid laundry detergent lasts as long as possible, store it in a temperature-stable, cool, dry environment for best results.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Such supplementation is available in pill, powder or liquid form and as an energy bar.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Freedom of peaceful navigation is a basic principle of international maritime trade, but Iran has asserted control of the strait.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Limpid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpid. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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