vivid
ˈvɪvɪd
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Adjective

1.
colorsbright and intense in color
  • The artist used vivid colors to capture the sunset..
bright brilliant intense
2.
energyfull of life and energy
  • He gave a vivid performance on stage.
animated lively spirited
3.
mental imageryproducing strong, clear images in the mind
  • Her vivid description brought the story to life..
graphic vividly
4.
clarityclear and detailed in perception
  • She has a vivid memory of her childhood.
clear graphic
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Expressions with vivid

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describe something in a detailed and lively way
She painted a vivid picture of her vacation in Italy.
capacity for detailed and creative thinking
His vivid imagination helps him come up with unique ideas.
something that makes you remember clearly or strongly
The old photo was a vivid reminder of her childhood.
describe something in a way that is very clear
The author paints a vivid image of the bustling city.

Origin of vivid

Latin, vividus (lively)

Terms with vivid included in their meaning

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color
vivid and striking shade of blue
color
bright yellow shade used to describe vivid yellow hues
livelyadj.
colorful
vivid and bright
colors
having a vivid and intense green color
lively account
narrative with vivid and descriptive details
color
intense and vivid shade of blue
muted color
having colors that are not bright or vivid
color fashion
bright, vivid pink often used in fashion or design

Examples of vivid in a sentence

  • The garden was full of vivid flowers.
  • Her vivid storytelling captivated the audience.
  • The artist's vivid imagination was evident in his work.
  • The artist's vivid imagination was evident in his paintings.
  • His vivid memories of childhood were filled with joy and laughter.
  • The book's vivid descriptions captivated readers.

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  1. French:vif, vivant, ...
  2. German:leuchtend, lebendig, ...
  3. Italian:intenso, vivo, ...
  4. Spanish:intenso, vibrante, ...
  5. Portuguese:intenso, vibrante, ...
  6. Chinese:鲜艳的, 生动的, ...
  7. Japanese:鮮やか, 生き生きとした, ...
  8. Arabic:زاهٍ, مُفْعَم بِالحَيَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַז, תוֹסֵס, ...
  10. Russian:яркий, живой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:яскравий, живий, ...
  12. Hindi:चटकीला, जीवंत, ...

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