NYT Dictionary

LUCIDLY

/ˈluːsɪdli/

AdverbLU-cid-lylu-cid-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2023, 2026

Meaning

In a clear and easily understood way, in a lucid manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin lūcidus English lucid Middle English -ly English -ly English lucidly From lucid + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pellucidlylimpidlyperspicuouslyclearlycomprehensiblydefinitelydistinctlyexpresslyplainlysimply

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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