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vivid

 

[ ˈvɪvɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

colorful

producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

Synonyms

bright, colorful, lively, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • The book paints a vivid picture of life in the 19th century.
  • Her vivid imagination often leads to creative ideas.
Context #2 | Adjective

description

very bright, or very noticeable

Synonyms

bold, distinct, intense, striking

Examples of usage

  • The flowers were a vivid pink.
  • The memory of the accident is still vivid in my mind.
Context #3 | Adjective

memory

very clear and detailed, as if you are experiencing it now

Synonyms

graphic, lucid, realistic, vividly detailed

Examples of usage

  • I have a vivid memory of my first day at school.

Translations

Translations of the word "vivid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vívido

🇮🇳 ज़िंदा

🇩🇪 lebendig

🇮🇩 cerah

🇺🇦 яскравий

🇵🇱 żywy

🇯🇵 鮮やか

🇫🇷 vif

🇪🇸 vivo

🇹🇷 canlı

🇰🇷 선명한

🇸🇦 حي

🇨🇿 živý

🇸🇰 žiarivý

🇨🇳 生动的

🇸🇮 živahen

🇮🇸 lifandi

🇰🇿 тірі

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი

🇦🇿 canlı

🇲🇽 vivo

Etymology

The word 'vivid' originated from the Latin word 'vividus', meaning lively or animated. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things that are bright, intense, or full of life. Over time, 'vivid' has come to represent not just physical brightness, but also the clarity and intensity of emotions, memories, and experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,551 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.