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limpid

Adjective
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Limpid means clear, transparent, and easily understood, often used to describe pure water, light, or lucid expression.

Detailed Definition
The term 'limpid' describes something that is clear, both literally and metaphorically. In literature, it often conveys a sense of purity and clarity, as seen in the phrase 'The limpid river flows at ease,' suggesting a serene and untroubled body of water that reflects the beauty of its surroundings.
Example
Example in poetry:
"The limpid river flows at ease Along the level pasture-land" (clear, transparent); "Her limpid eyes reflected the sky" (beauty); "Limpid prose that all can understand" (style); "The limpid pool mirrored the stars" (nature); "A limpid voice, pure and true" (sound)
Additional Notes
The word 'limpid' is used to describe the clarity of the river, enhancing the imagery of tranquility in the poem.; Found in the poem, The Cottage by Clifford Bax
Also Known As
clear crystalline pellucid translucent
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