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Definition of vivid

vivid

/ˈvɪv.ɪd/
viv · id
Adverb:vividly
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• adjective

1

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Example

"The historian gave a vivid account of everyday life in ancient Rome."

2

Intensely deep or bright (especially of a color or light).

Example

"She wore a scarf of vivid emerald green that stood out against her dark coat."

3

Lively, vigorous, and active (especially of the imagination or a person's disposition).

Example

"Children with a vivid imagination can turn a simple cardboard box into a spaceship."

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• Rhymes for vivid

• Nearby Words

vivacious
vivaciously
vivacity
vivid
vividity
vividly
vividness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin vividus ('spirited, animated, lively'), from vivere ('to live').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vivid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vivid
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