perspicuous
clearly expressed or presented; lucid.
Origin of perspicuous
1Other words for perspicuous
Opposites for perspicuous
Other words from perspicuous
- per·spic·u·ous·ly, adverb
- per·spic·u·ous·ness, noun
- un·per·spic·u·ous, adjective
- un·per·spic·u·ous·ly, adverb
- un·per·spic·u·ous·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with perspicuous
- perspicacious, perspicuous
Words Nearby perspicuous
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How to use perspicuous in a sentence
Bunyan he admired for his genius and perspicuous style rather than for his sentiments.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIII | John LordMr. Hardy, in a very eloquent and perspicuous opening, stated the facts of the case.
Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents and Strange Events | S. Baring-GouldThe sermon delivered was simple, perspicuous, and well calculated to fix the attention of the audience.
The Sheepfold and the Common, Vol. II (of 2) | Timothy EastThey seem to me to be perspicuous and intelligible in every part and in every sentence.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention | Lucius Eugene ChittendenIn explaining and defending the doctrines and precepts of Christianity he was calm, perspicuous, and often very ingenious.
Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire | Thomas Coleman
British Dictionary definitions for perspicuous
/ (pəˈspɪkjʊəs) /
(of speech or writing) easily understood; lucid
Origin of perspicuous
1Derived forms of perspicuous
- perspicuously, adverb
- perspicuousness, noun
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