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clear as crystal

clear as crystal adjective: entirely transparent.

Adjective

clear as crystal (not comparable)

  1. (simile) Entirely transparent.
  2. (simile) Easily understandable.

Synonyms of clear as crystal

Origin of clear as crystal

Inherited from Middle English clere as cristel.

Questions about clear as crystal

What does clear as crystal mean?
Clear as crystal means entirely transparent.
What part of speech is clear as crystal?
Clear as crystal is an adjective.

Words near clear as crystal in the dictionary

  1. cleanups
  2. clear
  3. clear and convincing evidence
  4. clear as a bell
  5. clear as a mirror
  6. clear as crystal
  7. clear as day
  8. clear as mud
  9. clear as print
  10. clear as the sun at noonday
  11. clear away

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