vivid

adjective

(of color) having the highest saturation

having strong or striking color

having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience

evoking lifelike images within the mind

Roots

vivoviv- · Latin · live

Synonyms for vivid

lifelikeadj brightadj pictorialadj brilliantadj graphicadj vibrantadj intenseadj colorfuladj vivaciousadj livelyadj lucidadj dazzlingadj poignantadj

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