Vīv'id, a.
a. [Lat. vivĭdus, from vivere, to live; It. vivido, Fr. vivide.]
- True to the life; exhibiting the appearance of life or freshness; animated; spirited; bright; strong; as, the vivid colors of the rainbow; the vivid green of flourishing vegetables. “Arts which present, with all the vivid charms of painting, the human face and human form divine.” Bp. Hobart.
- Forming brilliant images, or painting in lively colors; lively; sprightly; as, a vivid imagination.
Syn. — Clear; lucid; bright; strong; striking; lively; quick; sprightly; active.