Definition of: vivid

(viv′id) adjective
1. Having an appearance of vigorous life; intense: said of colors having intense luminosity.
2. Producing or fitted to evoke lifelike imagery or suggestion.
3. Acting or exercised with lively interest; keen; clearly felt; strongly expressed. [<L vividus lively <vivere live]
—viv′id·ly adverb
—viv′id·ness noun Synonyms: animated, bright, brilliant, clear, graphic, intense, keen, lively, luminous, quick, sprightly, stirring, telling, vigorous. See GRAPHIC. Antonyms: dim, dreary, dull, gloomy, heavy, lifeless, prosy, spiritless, stupid.