vivid
/ˈvɪvɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vivider · vividest · vivids
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Clear, detailed, or powerful.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Bright, intense, or colourful.
Adjective
Examples
Whenever the locomotive was working hard there was unmistakable evidence of its higher power than its predecessors in the brilliant and explosive arcing between conductor shoes and the third rail; this was particularly vivid in Quarry Tunnel in the down direction, where the display equalled anything
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A felt-tipped permanent marker; a marker pen.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vivid” mean?
Clear, detailed, or powerful.
Is “vivid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.