vivid
adjective
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; intensely deep or bright in color; full of life and vigor.
Etymology
From Latin vividus meaning "animated, spirited, full of life," from vivere (to live), related to vita (life).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"She had vivid memories of her grandmother's garden."
- 2.
"The artist used vivid colors to capture the tropical sunset."
- 3.
"His vivid imagination helped him become a successful novelist."
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Fun Fact
Vivid dreams occur during REM sleep and are often remembered because we wake directly from this sleep stage. About 95% of dreams are forgotten within 5 minutes of waking.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 5 letters (V, I, V, I, D)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: Words ending in "ID" are often good scoring opportunities.
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