1
of a color
: very strong : very high in chroma
2
: having the appearance of vigorous life or freshness : lively
a vivid sketch
3
4
: acting clearly and vigorously
a vivid imagination
vividly
adverb
vividness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of vivid in a Sentence
He gave a vivid description of the scene.
The book includes many vivid illustrations.
The dream was very vivid.
She could remember the dream in vivid detail.
The fabric was dyed a vivid red.
Recent Examples on the Web
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—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Wheeler, who also read poetry, loved dreaming up vivid language for new concepts in physics.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Specific details paint vivid pictures, making your content authentic and persuasive.
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Emmy Russell has vivid memories of her childhood, riding in the tour bus alongside her grandmother — or Meemaw as Russell calls her — Loretta Lynn.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
The top lot, with a high estimate of $1.25 million, is a fancy vivid yellow diamond ring weighing 15.51 carats with round brilliant-cut style.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The story is simultaneously a rigorous analysis, vivid example and ruthless dismantling of how literature operates.
—Dave Kim, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Consider hiking it now to celebrate spring’s vivid colors and to enjoy the beauty of Marin’s spacious open lands.
—Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
This vivid metaphor is apt for the current pace of technological change, particularly in the realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web3.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Wheeler, who also read poetry, loved dreaming up vivid language for new concepts in physics.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024
Specific details paint vivid pictures, making your content authentic and persuasive.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Emmy Russell has vivid memories of her childhood, riding in the tour bus alongside her grandmother — or Meemaw as Russell calls her — Loretta Lynn.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
The top lot, with a high estimate of $1.25 million, is a fancy vivid yellow diamond ring weighing 15.51 carats with round brilliant-cut style.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vivid. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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vivid
adjective
viv·id
ˈviv-əd 
1
: very strong or bright
a vivid red
2
: having the appearance of vigorous life
a vivid sketch of the children
3
: producing a strong or clear impression : sharp
especially
: producing distinct mental pictures
a vivid description
4
: acting clearly and powerfully
a vivid imagination
vividly
adverb
vividness
noun
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