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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When asked how his life has shifted since, he reaches for a vivid metaphor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

At first glance they look like they could be scenes out of a Lego movie, although more vivid and fast-paced.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The contrast between bitcoin and software stocks was on vivid display Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr. Naiden, now a professor emeritus of history at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, gives us a vivid feeling for both the drudgery and the danger of life working on the subway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The whole scene starts out again in the vivid colours of the moment, down to the drops of April rain on the windows of the court, glittering in the rays of April sun.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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