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Definition of limpid

limpid

/ˈlɪm.pɪd/
lim · pid
Adverb:limpidly
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limpid Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Completely clear, transparent, and unclouded (typically describing liquids, air, or eyes).

Example

"We could see colorful pebbles at the bottom of the limpid mountain stream."

2

Easily understood and completely free from obscurity or ambiguity (describing writing, music, or speech).

Example

"The biographer's limpid prose made complex historical events accessible to the general reader."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'limpid' (clear, transparent) with 'limp' (lacking stiffness or firmness), despite their close spelling and pronunciation.

• Nearby Words

limousine
limp
limpet
limpid
limpkin
limply
limpness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French limpide or directly from Latin limpidus ('clear, bright, transparent'), closely related to Latin lympha ('clear water').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limpid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limpid
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