Limpid — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈlim-pəd/ lim·pid

Meaning & Definition of Limpid

Limpid (adjective)

  1. marked by transparency, pellucid
  2. clear and simple in style
  3. absolutely serene and untroubled

Limpid (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. easily seen through

    "her eyes are the blue of a limpid stream of water"

    similar: clear, crystal, crystal clear, crystalline, liquid, lucent, pellucid, see-through, transparent
    related: colorless, uncolored, diaphanous, lucid, semitranslucent, semitransparent, sheer, translucent, transparentized, glassy, vitreous
    opposite: cloudy, opaque
    near: colored, dark, glazed, tinted, filmy, foggy, hazy, misty, nebulous, smoky, dense, muddy, murky, turbid

  2. free from emotional or mental agitation

    "the limpid conscience of a man who is at peace with himself as he awaits death"

    similar: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace
    related: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent, bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid, relaxed, relieved, tranquilized
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
    near: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Limpid

The most common words with a similar meaning to Limpid:

clear, crystal, crystal clear, crystalline, liquid, lucent, pellucid, see-through, transparent, calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Limpid

Words with the opposite meaning of Limpid:

cloudy, opaque, agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset

Related Words for Limpid

colorless, uncolored, diaphanous, lucid, semitranslucent, semitransparent, sheer, translucent, transparentized, glassy, vitreous, even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky

Near Antonyms of Limpid

colored, dark, glazed, tinted, filmy, foggy, hazy, misty, nebulous, smoky, dense, muddy, murky, turbid, anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

Word Forms of Limpid

Derived words: limpidity (noun), limpidly (adverb), limpidness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Limpid

French or Latin; French limpide, from Latin limpidus, perhaps from lympha water lymph

First known use: 1598

Frequently Asked Questions about Limpid

What does "Limpid" mean?

"Limpid" means marked by transparency, pellucid. As an adjective, it is defined as: marked by transparency, pellucid. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Limpid"?

Other words for "Limpid" include clear, crystal, crystal clear, crystalline, liquid, lucent, pellucid and see-through. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Limpid" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Limpid"?

There are 85 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Limpid". Common alternatives include clear, crystal, crystal clear, crystalline, liquid, lucent, pellucid, see-through, transparent and calm.

What is the opposite of "Limpid"?

Antonyms of "Limpid" include cloudy, opaque, agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed and unglued. Near antonyms include colored, dark, glazed and tinted.

How do you use "Limpid" in a sentence?

Examples of "Limpid" in a sentence: "her eyes are the blue of a limpid stream of water"; "the limpid conscience of a man who is at peace with himself as he awaits death".

Is "Limpid" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Limpid" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Limpid"?

"Limpid" is pronounced /ˈlim-pəd/ and divided into syllables as lim·pid.

What is the origin of the word "Limpid"?

"Limpid" comes from French or Latin; French limpide, from Latin limpidus, perhaps from lympha water lymph. First known use: 1598.