vivid

The word “vivid” means producing sharp, clear, powerful images or impressions. In plain terms, strikingly clear and intense, whether describing a memory, description, or colour.

“Vivid” is pronounced VIH-vihd (/ˈvɪvɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “vivid” used in a sentence: “She gave a vivid description of the accident.”

“Vivid” is an adjective.

The word “vivid” comes from Latin. From Latin vividus, "animated, spirited," from vivere, "to live." The felt-tip marker sense comes from the Vivid Marker brand name becoming generic.

“Vivid” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Vivid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: producing sharp, clear, powerful images or impressions.

'Bright' simply describes strong light or intense color, while 'vivid' adds the idea of producing a sharp, powerful impression, whether in color, imagery, or memory. A vivid dream, for instance, is one that feels clear and intense in the mind, a sense 'bright' cannot capture.

Yes, 'vivid' is widely used for anything that produces sharp, clear, powerful impressions, including memories, dreams, descriptions, and imagination, not just colors. A 'vivid account' of an event, for example, means it was described in striking, lifelike detail.

A 'clear' memory simply means it is easy to recall without confusion, while a 'vivid' memory implies it feels especially sharp, intense, and almost lifelike in detail. Vividness suggests an added quality of emotional or sensory strength beyond mere clarity.