adv B1 Intermediate Uncommon

vividly

VIH-vihd-lee

Vividly (adv) means In a way that produces a very clear, sharp impression. Example: “She vividly remembers her first day at school.”

adv

In a way that produces a very clear, sharp impression.

"She vividly remembers her first day at school."

How to use vividly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishClearly and intensely, especially with memory or description.

Common pairings

vividly remember vividly describe

Word forms

more vividly comparative, most vividly superlative

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Etymology

From vivid + -ly.

Rhymes for vividly

idly rapidly solidly candidly stupidly morbidly splendidly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vividly” mean?

The word “vividly” means in a way that produces a very clear, sharp impression. In plain terms, clearly and intensely, especially with memory or description.

How do you pronounce “vividly”?

“Vividly” is pronounced VIH-vihd-lee (/ˈvɪvɪdli/ in IPA).

How do you use “vividly” in a sentence?

Here is “vividly” used in a sentence: “She vividly remembers her first day at school.”

What part of speech is “vividly”?

“Vividly” is an adverb.

Is “vividly” a common word?

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

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