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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 piece is built on repeating, consonant piano motifs, repeatedly accelerating from limpid undulations to headlong momentum and then easing back, evoking winds and tides. Jon Pareles, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Smith mistranslated some words, but her harsher detractors accused her of betraying Han’s limpid, understated style, torquing it so as to hold the attention of Western readers. Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025 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 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 See All Example Sentences for limpid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpid
Adjective
  • Christian Cowan’s crystal T-shirt dress, made in collaboration with designer Elias Matso as the finale look in his Spring-Summer 2026 show, became a sensation when actress and cultural lightning rod Sydney Sweeney wore it to a Variety party in late October.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 22 Dec. 2025
  • In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.
    Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, a transparent, independent and untainted investigation is not optional.
    Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
  • If democracies refrain from asking these questions in public, others who are less transparent and less accountable will answer them for us.
    Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Iranian state television on Sunday morning took a page from demonstrators, having their correspondents appear on streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • His brands, including Juicy Fruit and Spearmint, promoted gum as a way to calm nerves, curb hunger and stay focused.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Things became clearer on December 28, when Dreame released teaser images and confirmed that its first car would debut at CES 2026.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • More aggressive than the Tide, more physical, more composed and clearly better prepared, the Hoosiers showed zero rust after a month-long break after the Big Ten championship game.
    Paul Myerberg, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
  • But Peggy never forgot her roots; a genre-blending selector with range, she’s known for her energetic but composed sets.
    Kelly Washington, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • After a train derailment involving a truck containing liquid propane, 51 is forced to fight the fire all by its lonesome — and with a low water supply, no less.
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Use an organic liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season, and increase to bi-weekly applications once the strawberry flowers begin to appear.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.
    The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Limpid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpid. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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