Word meaning
vivid
adjective · VIV-id
What does vivid mean?
Vivid means producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; intensely bright.
Vivid in a sentence
“I still have a vivid memory of my first snowfall.”
Synonyms for vivid
- bright
- striking
- graphic
Where does vivid come from?
From Latin vividus, from vivere, "to live."
How to remember vivid
- Say it out loud a few times: VIV-id.
- Write one sentence of your own using vivid, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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