Limpid
Adjective
Definition: (of a liquid) completely clear and transparent.
Synonyms: Clear, Transparent, Translucent
Antonyms: Murky, Opaque, Cloudy
Examples:
- The limpid waters of the lake reflected the blue sky.
- Her eyes were limpid pools of blue.
Mnemonics:
- Imagine a glass of water that is so clear and transparent, it is almost like liquid diamonds.
- Limpid sounds like liquid, just as a clear liquid is limpid.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English "limpid, luminous," from Latin "limpidus," from limpere "to be smeared or covered."
Historical Usage:The word has origins in Latin and has been used in English since Middle English.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Limpid stream"
Explanation:Referring to a clear and gently flowing stream, generally used to evoke a sense of tranquility or peace.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing limpid with liquid or rapid.
Explanation:Limpid specifically refers to the clarity and transparency of a liquid, not to its physical state or speed of flow.