B2nounlanguagescience
US/ˈklɪr.nəs/
UK/ˈklɪə.nəs/
the quality of being easy to see, hear or understand
In context
I was surprised by the clearness of the water in the lake.
The clearness of her voice carried to the back of the hall.
Good writing depends on the clearness of your ideas.
Words that go with clearness
noun + preposition
- clearness of the waterThe clearness of the water attracts divers.
- clearness of mindMeditation gave him a new clearness of mind.
- clearness of expressionTeachers praised the clearness of expression in her essay.
- clearness of visionAge slowly reduced the clearness of his vision.
adjective + noun
- remarkable clearnessThe photo has remarkable clearness.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I need clearness about the plan.Correct: I need clarity about the plan.