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Definition of vivid adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    vivid

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ˈvɪvəd//
     
     
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  1. 1(of memories, a description, etc.) producing very clear pictures in your mind synonym graphic vivid memories He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot.
  2. 2(of light, colors, etc.) very bright vivid blue eyes the vivid colors and patterns of her designs Thesaurusbright
    • brilliant
    • vivid
    • vibrant
    These words all describe things that are shining or full of light or colors that are strong and easy to see.
    • bright full of light; shining strongly; (of colors) strong and easy to see:a bright yellow dress
    • brilliant very bright:The sky was a brilliant blue.
    • vivid (approving) (of colors) bright and strong:His eyes were a vivid green.
    • vibrant (approving) (of colors) bright and strong:The room was decorated in vibrant blues and greens.
    vivid or vibrant?These two words are very similar, but vivid emphasizes how bright a color is, while vibrant suggests a more lively and exciting color or combination of colors.Patterns
    • bright/brilliant/vivid/vibrant colors
    • bright/brilliant light/sunlight/sunshine/eyes
  3. 3(of someone's imagination) able to form pictures of ideas, situations, etc. easily in the mind
vividly
 
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adverb I vividly remember the day we first met.
vividness
 
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noun [uncountable] the vividness of my dreamSee vivid in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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