vividly — in a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪvɪdli/
Example Sentences
- He vividly dreamed of eating pizza made of homework.
- The witness could vividly describe the accident scene.
- I vividly remember forgetting where I put my keys.
vividly
ADVERB[/ˈvɪvɪdli/]
in a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
in a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
She paints so vividly, it's almost ridiculously beautiful!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'vividus', meaning 'lively' or 'animated', which itself comes from the verb 'vivere', meaning 'to live'. The term originally captured the notion of something being alive and animated, later extending to describe memories or images that seem to come to life with clarity and intensity.
Breakdown
vivid (lively, bright, from Latin vividus) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix indicating manner or quality).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He vividly dreamed of eating pizza made of homework.”
“The witness could vividly describe the accident scene.”
“I vividly remember forgetting where I put my keys.”
“The sunset was vividly reflected in the lake.”
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