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How does the adjective limpid contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of limpid are clear, translucent, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When can clear be used instead of limpid?

The words clear and limpid can be used in similar contexts, but clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When would translucent be a good substitute for limpid?

While in some cases nearly identical to limpid, translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When might transparent be a better fit than limpid?

Although the words transparent and limpid have much in common, transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of limpid The clarinettist Matic Kuder, another recent addition to the ranks, enlivened both the symphony and the concerto with limpid, puckish solos. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 In Myers’s limpid translation, The Brush feels like a fresh discovery thanks to its narrative range, which insists on exploring both an intimate relationship that’s wrenched apart and the much larger ecosystem in which the separation occurs. The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024 Olsen, meanwhile, finds subtle ways to suggest that Christina’s limpid, clear-eyed warmth and positivity are attempts to compensate for all sorts of insecurity. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024 The movie’s opulent sets and Giuseppe Rotunno’s limpid cinematography transmit a palpable yearning for the gilded palaces and gala balls of a bygone era. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for limpid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpid
Adjective
  • Dive your way around the island Courtesy of the Curaçao Tourist Board With more than 70 dive sites, crystal blue water, vibrant coral, and unique biodiversity, Curaçao is a haven for scuba divers.
    Curaçao Tourist Board, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The skirt alone contains 190,000 crystal sequin and rhinestone embellishments, giving the entire piece a sweeping dress as Grande moves.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The primary suite, situated on the main floor, features a serene bathroom with bamboo detailing on the ceiling and a private terrace overlooking the lake.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The video initially shows serene underwater footage featuring fish gliding through turquoise waters.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • When fiscal and monetary policy is transparent and rule-based, risk premiums decline and valuations stabilize.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Our hope is that this moment serves as an opportunity for reflection, paving the way for a more thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative relationship moving forward.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
  • While not all people with autism stim, doing so can help release debilitating excess energy and restore a feeling of comfort, calm, and body/mind awareness.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2024, Berkshire sold $134 billion in equities and was sitting on a record $334 billion pile of cash, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets at the end of the year.
    Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Cooling relies on the fundamental chemistry of phase changes, where matter shifts between different states—solid, liquid, or gas.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Stability, the ability to remain composed, consistent and dependable, especially during times of change and stress, is the bedrock of trust and the quiet strength that allows others to feel secure and focused.
    Michael McFall, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The pattern is clear, and the list of terminations is growing.
    Angel Algarin, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The email should be approximately 250 words, maintain a confident but not technical tone, emphasize the business benefits rather than technical specifications, and include a clear call to action for scheduling a demo.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Advertisement Advertisement The principles of a free, open, and peaceful space are enshrined in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which all major space powers have ratified, including the U.S., Russia, and China.
    Andrew Hanna, Time, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Most demonstrations at Tesla showrooms or charging stations have been peaceful, though some incidents have involved violence, shootings and setting cars on fire.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Limpid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpid. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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