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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 astronauts have reported in vivid detail features of the lunar surface and later witnessed a solar eclipse, when the Moon passed in front of the Sun.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

John Galsworthy’s tales of an affluent family in Victorian and Edwardian England offer a vivid portrait of a vanished era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The result is immediate, vivid, and complete in its own way, asking for minutes instead of hours—and rewarding you anyway.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The results showed that people reported the deepest sleep not only when they had no conscious experience, but also after vivid, immersive dreams.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

A vivid example: the strangest jewel heists in history, the year before the Mona Lisa disappeared.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day