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The politician's ambiguous statement left everyone unsure of his true intentions.

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doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness; inexplicable; capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways... See the full definition

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The speaker delivered an eloquent speech that moved the audience to tears.

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When you're , you have a way with words. An speaker expresses herself clearly and powerfully. Even though eloquent usually describes oral speech, it can also be used to describe powerful writing.

Being eloquent is about using words well. All the great writers from English class - such as Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, and Virginia Woolf - were eloquent. A great orator or speaker like Martin Luther King was eloquent. When something is beautifully, gorgeously, perfectly said (or written), it's eloquent. Being eloquent requires your words to be smooth, clear, powerful, and interesting. To write or speak in an eloquent way takes a lot of work.

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When you're , you have a way with words. An speaker expresses herself clearly and powerfully. Even though eloquent usually describes oral speech, it can also be used to describe powerful writing. Being eloquent is about using words well. All the great writers from English class - such as Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, and Virginia Woolf - were eloquent.

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Despite setbacks, the team remained resilient and bounced back together.

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His lucid explanation cut through the confusion, making the topic clear to everyone.

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clear, perspicuous, lucid mean quickly and easily understood.

clear implies freedom from obscurity, ambiguity, or undue complexity.

perspicuous applies to a style that is simple and elegant as well as clear.

lucid suggests a clear logical coherence and evident order of arrangement.

Examples of lucid in a Sentence

He is able to recognize his wife in his those lucid moments. lucid bands that spread across the arctic sky and are known as the northern lights

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Word History

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

The first known use of lucid was in 1591

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The meaning of LUCID is suffused with light : luminous. How to use lucid in a sentence. Shine a Light on the Origin of Lucid Synonym Discussion of Lucid.

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He was known as a maverick in the business world for his unconventional approach to entrepreneurship.

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Examples of maverick in a Sentence

Noun there's always one George Sand's maverick who has to go his own way Adjective maverick views on marriage scandalized 19th-century French society.

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Noun and Adjective

Samuel A. Maverick †1870 American pioneer who did not brand his calves

Noun

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1886, in the meaning defined above

The first known use of maverick was in 1867

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an unbranded range animal; especially : a motherless calf; an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party... See the full definition

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The diligent student spent hours studying for the exam to ensure success.

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carefulAfter careful consideration, we are unable to accept your proposal.

thoroughHe seems like he's not paying attention, but don't be fooled - he's very thorough.

meticulousThis book is the result of years of meticulous research.

methodicalI appreciated his methodical approach to the work.

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DILIGENT meaning: 1. careful and using a lot of effort: 2. done in a careful and detailed way: 3. careful and using.... Learn more.

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The ethereal beauty of the sunrise took their breath away.

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Despite his wealth, he lived a frugal lifestyle, rarely spending money on luxuries.

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The definition of Frugal is economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful. See additional meanings and similar words.