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Word: Crystal Clear

Part of Speech: Adjective

Basic Definition: The term "crystal clear" describes something that is very easy to understand or see through. It can refer to language that is straightforward and clear, or to something that is transparent, like water or the sky.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "crystal clear" when you want to express that something is very clear and understandable.
• It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Examples:

1. Literal: "The lake was crystal clear, allowing us to see the fish swimming below."
2. Figurative: "Her explanation of the math problem was crystal clear, and everyone understood it."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "crystal clear" can be used to describe complex ideas that have been made simple and understandable. For example, "The scientist’s presentation was so well-organized and crystal clear that even those unfamiliar with the topic could grasp the main points."

Word Variants:

• Crystal clarity (noun): The state of being crystal clear.
  • Example: "The crystal clarity of her voice made the message easy to appreciate."
• Crystal-clear (adjective): Sometimes written with a hyphen, it has the same meaning.
  • Example: "The instructions were crystal-clear."

Different Meanings:

• When used literally, it can refer to something transparent, like "crystal clear water."
• When used figuratively, it describes clarity in communication or understanding, such as "a crystal clear argument."

Synonyms:

• Clear
• Lucid
• Transparent
• Plain
• Obvious

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Clear as day": This idiom means something is very easy to see or understand, similar in meaning to "crystal clear."

  • Example: "His intentions were clear as day; he wanted to help."

• "Clear up" (phrasal verb): To make something less confusing or more understandable.

  • Example: "Can you clear up the instructions for me?"

Summary:

"Crystal clear" is a descriptive term that indicates something is very easy to understand or see through.

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Adjective

1. (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
   • writes in a limpid style
   • lucid directions
   • a luculent oration- Robert Burton
   • pellucid prose
   • a crystal clear explanation
   • a perspicuous argument
2. transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
   • the cold crystalline water of melted snow
   • crystal clear skies
   • could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool
   • lucid air
   • a pellucid brook
   • transparent crystal

Synonyms

• limpid
• lucid
• luculent
• pellucid
• perspicuous
• crystalline
• transparent