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   Viv·id

   /ˈvivəd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind: "memories of that evening were still vivid" Similar graphicevocativerealistictrue to lifelifelikefaithfulauthenticclearcrystal cleardetailedlucidstrikingarrestingimpressivecolorfulhighly coloredrichdramaticpicturesquelivelystimulatinginterestingfascinatingscintillatingmemorableunforgettablepowerfulstirringaffectingemotivemovinghauntingOpposite vagueboring
   • 2. (of a color) intensely deep or bright: "the rhododendron bush provides a vivid splash of mauve" Similar brightbright-coloredcolorfuldeep-coloredbrilliantglowingradiantvibrantstrongbolddeepintenserichwarmflamingflamboyantglaringeye-catchinginformal:jazzyOpposite dullwashed out
   • 3. (of a person or animal) lively and vigorous. archaic Similar dynamicflamboyantstrikingstrongpowerfulfierylivelyanimatedspiritedvibrantvitalvigorousenergeticvivaciouszestful

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin vividus, from vivere ‘to live’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. vividness noun

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   What does it mean if a memory is vivid?

   • 1. If you describe memories and descriptions as vivid, you mean that they are very clear and detailed. [...] 2. Something that is vivid is very bright in colour. [...] • clear, detailed, realistic [...]

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   Where does the word vivid come from?

   • According to Etymonline, the word vivid has been used since c17 and comes from the French vivide. This comes from the Latin vividus/Latin vīvidus and the Latin vivus, vivere, . One can add the suffixes ly and ness to form the related words vividly (adv.) and vividness (n.) How can the word vivid be used in a sentence?

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   What does a vivid account of a fighter pilot Mean?

   • (of memories, a description, etc.) producing very clear pictures in your mind synonym graphic He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot. Want to learn more?

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   May 18, 2024 · vivid plumage. 3. conveying to the mind striking realism, freshness, or trueness to life; graphic. a vivid account. 4. (of a recollection, memory, etc) remaining distinct in the mind. 5. (of the imagination, etc) prolific in the formation of lifelike images. 6.

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   vivid or vibrant? These two words are very similar, but vivid emphasizes how bright a colour is, while vibrant suggests a more lively and exciting colour or combination of colours. Patterns. bright/ brilliant/ vivid/ vibrant colours; bright/ brilliant light/ sunlight/ sunshine/ eyes

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   Define vivid. vivid synonyms, vivid pronunciation, vivid translation, English dictionary definition of vivid. adj. viv·id·er , viv·id·est 1. Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant: a vivid star.

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    May 17, 2024 · vivid ( comparative more vivid or vivider, superlative most vivid or vividest) (of perception) Clear, detailed or powerful. (of an image) Bright, intense or colourful . Full of life, strikingly alive.