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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Tasting notes: Vivid and medium-bodied, with dense bubbles and a long, rich finish of delicate herbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The FA Cup semi-final listings span all four stands, but are not the only Chelsea match for which Vivid Seats is offering tickets.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“We do not anticipate SeatGeek, Vivid Seats … or others will gain much immediate traction in the primary market despite their nascent ambitions.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Vivid examples are the Southeast Asian “pig-butchering External link” scams, in which victims are coaxed into investing in fake crypto platforms.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Vivid details trickled in as letters from American sailors who’d witnessed the test began arriving back in the States.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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