Definition of vivid adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

vivid

adjective

/ˈvɪvɪd/

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(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.
Topics Literature and writingb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- remain
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
phrases
- vivid in somebody’s mind
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(of light, colours, etc.) very bright
- vivid blue eyes
- The colours are vivid, which helps bring the game to life.
- His eyes were a vivid green.
Synonyms bright
brightbrilliant ▪ vivid ▪ vibrantThese words all describe things that are shining or full of light or colours that are strong and easy to see.
bright full of light; shining strongly; (of colours) strong and easy to see:
a bright yellow dress
brilliant very bright:
The sky was a brilliant blue.
vivid (approving) (of colours) bright and strong:
His eyes were a vivid green.
vibrant (approving) (of colours) 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 colour is, while vibrant suggests a more lively and exciting colour or combination of colours.Patterns
- bright/brilliant/vivid/vibrant colours
- bright/brilliant light/sunlight/sunshine/eyes
Topics Artb2, Colours and Shapesb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
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(of somebody’s imagination) able to form pictures of ideas, situations, etc. easily in the mind
- a wonderfully vivid imagination

Word Originmid 17th cent.: from Latin vividus, from vivere ‘to live’.

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