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PERSPICUOUS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word perspicuous. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word perspicuous. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PERSPICUOUS

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lucid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

• having a clear mind

• capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner

• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

apparent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• appearing as such but not necessarily so

clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• readily apparent to the mind

• allowing light to pass through

• accurately stated or described

• free from clouds or mist or haze

noun

• the state of being free of suspicion

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

adverb

• entirely

• in an easily perceptible manner

adjective satellite

• free from confusion or doubt

• affording free passage or view

• free from contact or proximity or connection

• characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• free from flaw or blemish or impurity

• clear of charges or deductions

• easily deciphered

• freed from any question of guilt

• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

verb

• rid of obstructions

• make a way or path by removing objects

• become clear

• grant authorization or clearance for

• remove

• go unchallenged; be approved

• be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

• go away or disappear

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

• clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

• yield as a net profit

• make as a net profit

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• sell to get rid of

• pass an inspection or receive authorization

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• settle, as of a debt

• make clear, bright, light, or translucent

• rid of instructions or data

• remove (people) from a building

• remove the occupants of

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

distinct
adjectiveadj
adjective

• easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

adjective satellite

• (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality

• constituting a separate entity or part

• recognizable; marked

• clearly or sharply defined to the mind

evident
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• capable of being seen or noticed

obvious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• easily perceived and understood

plain
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not elaborate or elaborated; simple

• lacking patterns especially in color

noun

• extensive tract of level open land

• a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

adverb

• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• not mixed with extraneous elements

• free from any effort to soften to disguise

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

• lacking in physical beauty or proportion

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

straightforward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free from ambiguity

• without evasion or compromise

• without concealment or deception; honest

• pointed directly ahead

transparent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

• so thin as to transmit light

• free of deceit

• easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)

unambiguous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning

• admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion

understandable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being apprehended or understood

limpid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• clear and bright

• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

• (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

luculent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

pellucid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

• (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

crystal clear
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

• (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

Best Hypernyms For PERSPICUOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for perspicuous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
clear coherent distinct explicit intelligible lucid obvious plain understandable

Alternatives for LUCID

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