Vivid Meaning in English
word
/ˈvɪvəd/
VI-vid
/vˈɪvɪd/
VI-vid
Definition
Very clear, bright, or detailed; something so strong or lifelike that it feels real. Often used for colors, memories, or descriptions.
Usage & Nuances
'Vivid' is commonly combined with 'memory', 'imagination', 'color', or 'description.' It suggests intensity and realism, especially in visual or mental images. Not used for physical sharpness (like 'sharp' images in photography).
Spanish: vívido - intenso - vivo (color, imagen)Portuguese (BR): vívido - intenso (cor, imagem)Portuguese (PT): vívido - intenso (cor, imagem)Chinese (Simplified): 生动 - 鲜明 (颜色)Chinese (Traditional): 生動 - 鮮明 (顏色)Hindi: जीवंतArabic: واضح - نابض بالحياةBengali: উজ্জ্বল - জীবন্ত - স্পষ্টRussian: яркий - живой - чёткий (воспоминание, описание)Japanese: 鮮やか（な）- 生き生きとしたVietnamese: sống động - rõ nét - rực rỡKorean: 생생한 - 선명한Turkish: canlı - parlakUrdu: واضح - جاذب نظر - شوخ (رنگ کے لیے)Indonesian: jelas - hidup - cerah
Example Sentences
She has a vivid imagination.
basic
The painting is full of vivid colors.
basic
He told a vivid story about his trip.
basic
My most vivid memories are from childhood.
natural
The novel brings the setting to life with vivid descriptions.
natural
That dream was so vivid, I thought it was real when I woke up.
natural