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luculent

[ loo-kyoo-luhnt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

clear or lucid:
a luculent explanation.
convincing; cogent.

luculent

/ ˈluːkjʊlənt /

adjective

easily understood; lucid
bright or shining; glowing

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Derived Forms

ˈluculently, adverb

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Other Words From

lucu·lent·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of luculent¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin lūculentus “bright,” equivalent to lūc- (stem of lux ) “light” + -ulentus, adjective suffix; light ¹, -ulent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of luculent¹

C15: from Latin lūculentus full of light, from lūx light

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Example Sentences

After that he made a short, serious, as well as sincere and luculent confession.

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