Meanings
Emphatic form of clear in visual and metaphorical “understandable” senses. Compare clear as a bell (“very clear (of sound)”).
How to pronounce "crystal clear":
AU
Completely clear and understood.
Example: "Reread through the manual until the instructions are crystal clear in your head."
Visually clear, a sharp image, high acuity.
Example: "The picture on this TV is crystal clear – you can see every grain of sand!"
Example Sentences
1
The instructions were crystal clear, so I had no trouble assembling the furniture.
2
She made her intentions crystal clear by stating them explicitly.
3
The water in the lake was so calm and still that it was crystal clear.
4
After hours of discussion, it became crystal clear that they had opposite viewpoints.
5
The teacher explained the concept in a way that made it crystal clear to everyone in the class.
