English Dictionary
Definition of “vivid”
vivid (ˈvɪvɪd
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Definitions
adjective
- (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
Alternative Forms
ˈvividly adverb ˈvividness noun Word Origin
C17: from Latin vīvidus animated, from vīvere to live
Synonyms
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clear,
detailed,
realistic,
telling,
moving,
strong,
affecting,
arresting,
powerful,
sharp,
dramatic,
stirring,
stimulating,
haunting,
graphic,
distinct,
lively,
memorable,
unforgettable,
evocative,
lucid,
lifelike,
true to life,
sharply-etched =
lively,
strong,
dynamic,
striking,
spirited,
powerful,
quick,
storming,
active,
vigorous,
energetic,
animated,
vibrant,
fiery,
flamboyant,
expressive,
vivacious,
zestful,
Translations
- British English:
vivid
Vivid memories and descriptions are very clear and detailed....a very vivid dream.ˈvɪvɪd ADJECTIVE ...a very vivid dream.
- Spanish:
vívido
adj vívida
- French:
net
adj
- German:
lebendig
adj
- Chinese: 生动的 adj
- Arabic: حَيّ adj
- Portuguese: vívido adj vívida
- Russian: яркий adj яркая
- Croatian: živopisan adj živopisna
- Czech: jasný adj
- Danish: levende adj
- Dutch: levendig adj
- Finnish: kirkas adj
- Greek: παραστατικός adj παραστατική
- Italian: vivido adj vivida
- Japanese: 鮮やかな no_posp
- Korean: 선명한 adj
- Norwegian: livlig adj
- Polish: żywy adj żywa
- Brazilian Portuguese: vívido adj vívida
- European Spanish:
vívido
adj vívida
- Swedish: livlig adj livligt
- Thai: เจิดจ้า สว่างไสว adj
- Turkish: canlı adj
- Vietnamese: chói lọi adj
Usage examples
We found Alice, who was deep in discussion with somebody on the subject of a framed canvas bearing a splatter of vivid red paint.
Stuart Harrison, BETTER THAN THIS (2002)Wait long enough, and you are sure to see a darting kingfisher, a vivid splash of ultramarine against the brown river.
Country Life (2004)His younger colleagues then rescue the show with some work that is as vivid as his is dead.
Globe and Mail (2003)Why so many Scottish painters, hailing themselves from the dreich Scottish climate, use such vivid colour is difficult to explain.
Glasgow Herald (2001)A Madras Officer Anonymous East India Company officer, describing his return journey to England by sea and over land in vivid detail.
Eric Newby, A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)
