limpid
Say it: LIM-pid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ · adjective
What “limpid” means
Completely clear.
More precisely: Completely clear, of water, eyes or prose; also calm.
Example: “We swam in a limpid mountain lake that was colder than it looked.”
When to use it
Use it especially for clear water, eyes or prose, with an appreciative, slightly literary tone.
Similar words
clear, crystalline, transparent
Where it comes from
Latin limpidus, 'clear'.
Quick check
A shallow stream is so clear that every pebble beneath the surface is easy to see. Its water is…
turbid or limpid?
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limpid
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