Crystal clear Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹɪstəɫ/ /ˈkɫɪɹ
KRIS-tuhl-KLEER
kɹˈɪstəl/ /klˈiə
krist-UHL-KLEE-uh
Definition
Extremely clear; can describe water or glass that is perfectly transparent, or information and explanations that are easy to understand.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (for perfectly transparent substances) and figuratively (for clear explanations or intentions). Commonly in informal and formal contexts. Often used after 'make' (e.g., 'make it crystal clear'). Avoid using for things that are only somewhat clear.
Spanish: clarísimo - transparente (como el cristal)Portuguese (BR): claríssimo - transparente (como cristal)Portuguese (PT): claríssimo - transparente (como cristal)Chinese (Simplified): 清澈透明 - 非常清楚Chinese (Traditional): 清澈透明 - 非常清楚Hindi: बिल्कुल साफ़ - एकदम स्पष्टArabic: واضح كالكريستال - شفاف للغايةBengali: সম্পূর্ণ স্বচ্ছ - একেবারে পরিষ্কারRussian: кристально ясно - совершенно прозрачноJapanese: 完全に澄んでいる - 明白なVietnamese: trong như pha lê - rõ ràng như pha lêKorean: 수정처럼 맑은 - 아주 분명한Turkish: kristal berraklığında - apaçıkUrdu: بالکل شفاف - بالکل واضحIndonesian: jernih seperti kristal - sangat jelas
Example Sentences
The lake water is crystal clear.
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Her instructions were crystal clear.
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The window was crystal clear after cleaning.
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Let me make it crystal clear: you’re not allowed to enter this room.
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His meaning was crystal clear, but they still didn’t understand.
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The contract is crystal clear—no room for mistakes.
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