vivid — producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪvɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's vivid storytelling made me feel like I was actually there during the war.
- His vivid description of the cafeteria food made everyone lose their appetite instantly.
- The artist used vivid blues and greens to capture the beauty of the ocean.
vivid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvɪvɪd/]
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
The colors are vivid — so bright and clear they stand out instantly.
Vivid and livid — the colors are so vivid, they stay in your mind, clearly vivid.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living', related to the verb 'vivere' (to live). The word entered English in the 15th century through French.
Breakdown
viv- (Latin root meaning 'alive, living') + -id (suffix forming adjectives) = vivid (alive with color, intensity, or clarity)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's vivid storytelling made me feel like I was actually there during the war.”
“His vivid description of the cafeteria food made everyone lose their appetite instantly.”
“The artist used vivid blues and greens to capture the beauty of the ocean.”
“I had such a vivid nightmare about my math exam that I woke up solving equations.”
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