The adjective limpid , which comes from the Latin word limpĭdus , is used to describe something that is clean : that is, something that is not dirty.
Clear, therefore, lacks stains and stands out for its purity . For example: “The match was played under a clear sky, with a scorching sun that affected the players of both teams” , “The clear and immaculate dress highlighted the beauty of the young woman, who looked radiant” , “In this town you can breathe clear air since there is no polluting industry in the surroundings” .
The “clear sky” in the example above probably exhibits a deep, well-defined blue color. It is not just the absence of clouds, but any factor that could “dirty” its surface , preventing us from appreciating the purity of its color. In the case of the sky, it is true that the adjective “clear sky” is usually associated with a hot day, since in cold seasons it is not common for it to be so clear.
Moving on to the next example, the “clean dress” not only has no traces of dirt, but is also perfectly ironed and in a very good state of preservation. It may even be one that has never been worn before, which is why its materials shine perfectly.
The idea of “clear air” is both pleasant and necessary for a healthy life. We know that before we passed through this planet, the air and water enjoyed a state of purity that is hard to imagine today. The degree of environmental pollution caused by our industrial activities puts the natural balance at risk and forces us to invent methods to try to restore it, albeit artificially, which is a strange contradiction.
The idea of cleanliness can be used in a physical or symbolic sense. A clean room , for example, is not dirty, but quite the opposite: it stands out for its cleanliness. A clean individual , meanwhile, is one who does not suffer moral faults or questions from other subjects for his behavior.
Here we see another use of the term “clear,” in a figurative sense, to talk about the absence of reprehensible acts in a person’s career . In this case we can think of the expression “stains on the record,” which is used to indicate precisely the opposite. We could say, for example, “John has a clear record, with no stains on his record.” By using both expressions we put much greater emphasis on the subject’s uprightness, to make it clear that we cannot find any lurid details in his life.
The notion of limpid is sometimes used to refer to how pure , whole or forceful something is: “When drinking the beverage I could notice the clear taste of the freshly roasted and ground coffee beans” , “The artist's clear singing moved everyone present” .
A clear message , on the other hand, is clear. Its content is not masked in metaphors or complex references, but is presented in a concise and accessible manner to the recipient.
There are several synonyms for the word “limpid,” so we have more than one option when it comes to expressing some of the ideas expressed in the previous paragraphs. Below is a list of the most common ones: “diaphanous, transparent, clear, translucent, immaculate , crystalline, pure” and “immaculate.” On the other hand, we can also mention the following antonyms: “impure, filthy” and “dirty.”
Finally, limpid is the name given to bleach in some regions. This substance is a solution of sodium hypochlorite that is used to disinfect and whiten.