Definitions

vivid

[viv-id] / ˈvɪv ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

intense, powerful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bright brilliant colorful dramatic eloquent expressive glowing lifelike lively lucid meaningful memorable realistic rich sharp striking telling theatrical

WEAK

active clear definite distinct dynamic energetic flamboyant gay graphic highly colored picturesque resplendent shining spirited stirring strong true to life vigorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bland boring cloudy comedic dark dreary dull gloomy insignificant lifeless low murky normal obscure stupid tasteless typical unaware undramatic unhappy unimpressive unintelligent

WEAK

weak

Example Sentences

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"THE VIVID" started out, white and glaring, from the black night at last.—"Here you are!" said the waterman, and instantly demanded six shillings.

From Villette by Brontë, Charlotte

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