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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 On a limpid day in April, my hands found the places where Boccioni’s hands had been in 1913. Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for limpid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpid
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  • 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
  • Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The region marks the entrance to the Kettle Moraine State Forest and is a serene backyard for residents of Milwaukee: a patchwork of wetlands, forests, and prairie land.
    Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These transparent warm-weather shoes are making a big splash this season, and New Yorkers are here for it.
    Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The EOs impose these restrictions simply because these firms engaged in speech and represented clients that Trump doesn’t like — a transparent violation of the First Amendment.
    James Speyer, New York Daily News, 18 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
  • Following a full liquid diet for longer than your healthcare provider recommends could lead to side effects like nutrient deficiencies.1 A Quick Review The full liquid diet involves consuming only liquids and foods that become liquid at room temperature.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Standout makeup products include an eye shadow palette, hi-shine lip glosses and liquid hi-liter, among others.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 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
  • Read more: Steelers Could Close the Door on Aaron Rodgers, Land 134-Touchdown QB Instead Despite the clear interest between the two parties, Rodgers remains a free agent.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • And the data, outlined in about 50 slides shown to Ricks and his team over the course of the hour, was clear: The pill, called orforglipron, was a success.
    Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • 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
  • 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

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“Limpid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpid. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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