/ ˈvɪvɪd; NAmE / adjective
1.
( of memories, a description, etc. ) producing very clear pictures in your mind
SYN graphic :
vivid memories
He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot.
2.
( of light, colours, etc. ) very bright :
vivid blue eyes
➡ note at bright
3.
( of sb's imagination ) able to form pictures of ideas, situations, etc. easily in the mind
► viv·id·ly adverb :
I vividly remember the day we first met.
► viv·id·ness noun [ U ]:
the vividness of my dream
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent.: from Latin vividus , from vivere to live.