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   vivid

   /ˈvɪvɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind: "memories of that evening were still vivid" Similar graphicevocativerealistictrue to lifelifelikefaithfulauthenticclearcrystal cleardetailedlucidstrikingarrestingimpressivecolourfulhighly colouredrichdramaticpicturesquelivelystimulatinginterestingfascinatingscintillatingmemorableunforgettablepowerfulstirringaffectingemotivemovinghauntingOpposite vagueboring
   • 2. (of a colour) intensely deep or bright: "the rhododendron bush provides a vivid splash of mauve" Similar brightbright-colouredcolourfuldeep-colouredbrilliantglowingradiantvibrantstrongbolddeepintenserichwarmflamingflamboyantglaringeye-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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   1. of a color : very strong : very high in chroma. 2. : 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.

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   strikingly bright or intense, as color, light, etc.: a vivid green. Synonyms: intense, brilliant, bright. full of life; lively; animated: a vivid personality. Synonyms: intense, vivacious, spirited. presenting the appearance, freshness, spirit, etc., of life; realistic: a vivid account.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIVID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. If you describe memories and descriptions as vivid, you mean that they are very clear and detailed. People of my generation who lived through World War II have vivid memories of confusion and incompetence. On Wednesday night I had a very vivid dream which really upset me.

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   Definition of vivid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › vividVivid - definition of vivid by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (of a colour) very bright; having a very high saturation or purity; produced by a pure or almost pure colouring agent. 2. brilliantly coloured: 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.