Synonyms of elucidate
41 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for elucidate is explain. Other synonyms of elucidate are explicate, apparent, arrant, undoubted and glaring.
Synonyms and similar words for elucidate
verbTo make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
adjectiveClear, understandable.
- apparent
- arrant
- undoubtedWithout doubt; without question; certain.
- glaring
- baitObvious; blatant.
- blatantObvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.
- clear
- clear as a bellTotally clear; distinct and unmistakeable.
- clear as dayQuite clear.
- clear cut
- conspicuousObvious or easy to notice.
- crystal clear
- cut and dried
- decided
- evidentObviously true by simple observation.
- intuitive
- manifest
- noticeable
- obviousEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
- open-and-shutSimple and obvious; easily decided.
- ostensible
- palpable
- patentExplicit and obvious.
- plainEvident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable.
- plain as a haystackSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as a pikestaffSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as dayVery clear and evident.
- plain as Dunstable highwaySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as porridgeVery clear and evident.
- plain as printSynonym of plain as day.
- plain as SalisburySynonym of plain as day.
- plain as the nose on one's faceSynonym of plain as day.
- prima facieApparently correct; not needing proof unless evidence to the contrary is shown.
- res ipsa loquitur
- splendentVery conspicuous; illustrious.
- straightforward
- undissembledNot concealed or disguised; evident, obvious.
- eyely archaicVisible or apparent to the eye; evident; obvious.
- notable datedEasily noted (without connotations of value); clearly noticeable, conspicuous.
Opposite of elucidate
adjectiveClear, understandable.
- adiaphanousNot transparent; not translucent; not diaphanous; opaque.
- nontransparentNot transparent; lacking transparence; opaque.
- opaque
- thick
- opacous obsolete
- opacular obsoleteOpaque.
Meaning of elucidate
- verb To make (something) lucid (“bright, luminous; also, clear, transparent”).
- verb To make (something) clear and understandable; to clarify, to illuminate, to shed light on.
- adjective Clear, understandable.
elucidate in other languages
Questions about synonyms of elucidate
- What is another word for elucidate?
- Elucidate has 41 synonyms on Word.ws, such as explain, explicate, apparent, arrant, undoubted, glaring, bait and blatant.
- What is the opposite of elucidate?
- The opposite of elucidate is adiaphanous. Other antonyms of elucidate are nontransparent, opaque, thick, opacous and opacular.
- What does elucidate mean?
- Elucidate means to make (something) lucid (“bright, luminous; also, clear, transparent”).
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