lucent

adjective

lu·​cent ˈlü-sᵊnt 

1

: glowing with light : luminous

2

: marked by clarity or translucence : clear

lucently adverb

Synonyms

• clear
• crystal
• crystal clear
• crystalline
• limpid
• liquid
• pellucid
• see-through
• transparent

Examples of lucent in a Sentence

the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams

the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky

Recent Examples on the Web

The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts. —New York Times, 18 June 2024

Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE. —Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012

The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help. —Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012

A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No. —Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "bright, shining," borrowed from Latin lūcent-, lūcens, present participle of lucēre "to emit light, shine" (Old Latin, "to cause to shine") — more at light entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lucent

adjective

lu·​cent ˈlüs-ᵊnt 

1

: luminous sense 1, bright

2

: clear entry 1 sense 2b, lucid

Medical Definition

lucent

adjective

lu·​cent ˈlüs-ᵊnt 

1

: glowing with light

2

: marked by clarity or translucence

a lucent membrane

see radiolucent