Main Entry:

viv·id

Pronunciation:

\ˈvi-vəd\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin vividus, from vivere to live — more at quick

Date:

1634

1of a color : very strong : very high in chroma2: having the appearance of vigorous life or freshness : lively <a vivid sketch>3: producing a strong or clear impression on the senses : sharp, intense ; specifically : producing distinct mental images <a vivid description>4: acting clearly and vigorously <a vivid imagination>

synonyms see graphic

— viv·id·ly adverb

— viv·id·ness noun