vivid
strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc.: a vivid green.
presenting the appearance, freshness, spirit, etc., of life; realistic: a vivid account.
strong, distinct, or clearly perceptible: a vivid recollection.
forming distinct and striking mental images: a vivid imagination.
Origin of vivid
1synonym study For vivid
Other words for vivid
Other words from vivid
- viv·id·ly, adverb
- viv·id·ness, vi·vid·i·ty [vi-vid-i-tee], /vɪˈvɪd ɪ ti/, noun
- o·ver·viv·id, adjective
- o·ver·viv·id·ness, noun
- un·viv·id, adjective
- un·viv·id·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for vivid
/ (ˈvɪvɪd) /
(of a colour) very bright; having a very high saturation or purity; produced by a pure or almost pure colouring agent
brilliantly coloured: vivid plumage
conveying to the mind striking realism, freshness, or trueness to life; graphic: a vivid account
(of a recollection, memory, etc) remaining distinct in the mind
(of the imagination, etc) prolific in the formation of lifelike images
making a powerful impact on the emotions or senses: a vivid feeling of shame
uttered, operating, or acting with vigour: vivid expostulations
full of life or vitality: a vivid personality
Origin of vivid
1Derived forms of vivid
- vividly, adverb
- vividness, noun
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