Vivid – Characterized by striking clarity or truth to life

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Vivid - Extremely clear and fresh; Characterized by spirit and animation

Vivid also means:

  • Very bright
  • Producing strong and distinct mental images
  • Lively

Pronounced as Viv (emphasized) + Vid {Listen to it here}

It comes from the Latin root vivere which means to live.

Vivere is the root of words like:

  • VivaLong live!
  • VivaciousLively and high spirited
  • VivariumA place for keeping and watching animals
  • Vivifyto give life or liveliness/vividness to someone or something

Situational Uses / Sentences:

  • The author’s vivid portrayal of the poignant scene won her numerous accolades.
  • He seemed to remember vividly the details of his accident, despite having been unconscious.

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