crystal-clear — completely clear and transparent; very easy to understand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely clear and transparent; very easy to understand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkrɪstl klɪr/
Example Sentences
- His explanation was crystal-clear, unlike his messy handwriting.
- The teacher made it crystal-clear that sleeping in class was forbidden.
- The swimming pool was so crystal-clear that I thought it was empty until I jumped in.
crystal-clear
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkrɪstl klɪr/]
completely clear and transparent; very easy to understand
completely clear and transparent; very easy to understand
Crystal-clear memories, crystal-dear to the heart!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound adjective combines 'crystal' from Greek 'krystallos' (ice), originally referring to transparent quartz, with 'clear' from Old English 'claer' (bright, transparent). The compound emerged in English to intensify the concept of clarity and transparency.
Breakdown
crystal (from Greek krystallos, meaning ice or clear quartz) + clear (from Old English claer, meaning bright or transparent). The hyphenated compound emphasizes absolute clarity by pairing two synonymous terms.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His explanation was crystal-clear, unlike his messy handwriting.”
“The teacher made it crystal-clear that sleeping in class was forbidden.”
“The swimming pool was so crystal-clear that I thought it was empty until I jumped in.”
“She has a crystal-clear memory of her childhood.”
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