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vivid
bright, clear, and strong in the mind or senses
Synonyms
- bright
- clear
- lively
Antonyms
- dull
- faint
- vague
vivid in a sentence
The memoir gave a vivid picture of life in the old town.
Her vivid description made the mountain sunset easy to imagine.
Where it comes from
From Latin vividus, meaning 'lively or full of life.'
Memory hook
Vivid writing makes an image feel alive and clear.
Word parts
- vit/viv — life, alive
vivid: viv (life) + -id
Read it in context
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