[viv.id] adj [L vividus, fr. vivere to live--more at quick] (1638) 1: having the appearance of vigorous life or freshness: lively "a ~ sketch"
2. of a color: very strong: very high in chroma
3: producing a strong or clear impression on the senses: sharp, intense; specif: producing distinct mental images "a ~ description"
4: acting clearly and vigorously "a ~ imagination" syn see graphic -- viv.id.ly adv -- viv.id.ness n