VIVID


Meaning of VIVID in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvi-vəd ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin vividus, from vivere to live — more at quick

Date: 1634

1. of a color : very strong : very high in chroma

2. : having the appearance of vigorous life or freshness : lively

a vivid sketch

3. : producing a strong or clear impression on the senses : sharp , intense ; specifically : producing distinct mental images

a vivid description

4. : acting clearly and vigorously

a vivid imagination

Synonyms: see graphic

• viv·id·ly adverb

• viv·id·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.