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
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.
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Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Whether that’s having dreams that are extra vivid or unexpected revelations about your past.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
These are vivid illustrations of what Howe and those around him have already achieved.
Staveley, who will be at Wembley on Sunday, does not pause for even a beat when asked if appointing Howe was the best decision made during her time at Newcastle.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Muralist Jaya King’s bold mural spans both sides of the underpass on 21st Avenue, bringing vivid color to a neighborhood of tire shops and Mexican grocery stores.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Vivid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vivid. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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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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