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.