vivid
adjective /ˈvɪvɪd/
/ˈvɪvɪd/
- (of memories, a description, etc.) producing very clear pictures in your mind synonym graphic
- vivid memories
- He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- remain
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- vivid in somebody’s mind
- (of light, colours, etc.) very bright
- vivid blue eyes
- The colours are vivid, which helps bring the game to life.
- His eyes were a vivid green.
Synonyms brightbrightTopics Artb2, Colours and Shapesb2- brilliant
- vivid
- vibrant
- bright full of light; shining strongly; (of colours) strong and easy to see:
- a bright yellow dress
- brilliant very bright:
- The sky was a brilliant blue.
- vivid (approving) (of colours) bright and strong:
- His eyes were a vivid green.
- vibrant (approving) (of colours) bright and strong:
- The room was decorated in vibrant blues and greens.
- bright/brilliant/vivid/vibrant colours
- bright/brilliant light/sunlight/sunshine/eyes
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- (of somebody’s imagination) able to form pictures of ideas, situations, etc. easily in the mind
- a wonderfully vivid imagination
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from Latin vividus, from vivere ‘to live’.