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 two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Teddy Thompson’s voice is a golden, vivid instrument capable of conjuring joy and caverns of heartache.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

If there is a trial, you’ll want to make a vivid impression on lawyers, judges and compliance officers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Despite its vivid blue appearance, the water at the quarry - dubbed the Blue Lagoon - is highly alkaline and potentially harmful, with a pH level comparable to bleach.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Indoors it was dark—the wick, burning in its shallow saucer of oil, threw only a dim wavering light—but outside the land glimmered, sometimes pale and sometimes vivid, in the flicker of lightning.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

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