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Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
The artist used vivid colors to paint the sunset.
The colors were so bright and clear that the painting felt alive.
His description of the dream was so vivid that I could almost see it.
The description was so detailed and clear that it felt real.
Of light, color, or an image: very bright or intense.
The sky was a vivid blue with no clouds in sight.
The blue color was extremely bright and clear.
Instead of saying 'very vivid,' use more precise synonyms like 'striking,' 'intense,' or 'graphic' to avoid redundancy.
Reserve 'vivid' for descriptions that evoke strong mental images or emotions. It is not typically used for physical brightness alone (e.g., 'a vivid light' is less common than 'a bright light').
From Latin *vividus* (alive, animated), from *vivere* (to live). Entered English in the late 17th century with the meaning 'full of life' before evolving to describe clarity and intensity of perception.
Commonly used to describe memories, dreams, colors, or descriptions that are exceptionally clear and detailed. Often implies a sense of liveliness or intensity.