vivid

vivid
[[t]vɪ̱vɪd[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED If you describe memories and descriptions as vivid, you mean that they are very clear and detailed.

People of my generation who lived through World War II have vivid memories of confusion and incompetence...

On Wednesday night I had a very vivid dream which really upset me.

Derived words:
vividly ADV-GRADED usu ADV with v, also ADV adj

I can vividly remember the feeling of panic.

vividness N-UNCOUNT oft the N of n

The vividness of the characterisation came as a complete surprise.

2) ADJ-GRADED Something that is vivid is very bright in colour.

...a vivid blue sky.

Derived words:
vividly ADV-GRADED ADV -ed/adj

...vividly coloured birds.


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