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The sunset had vivid orange and pink colors.
What does Vivid mean?
Vivid means clear and full of detail.
Dictionary definition
Vivid means very clear, bright, detailed, or easy to imagine.
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Vivid in a sentence
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She gave a vivid description of the game-winning play.
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Vivid imagery in the passage helps readers picture the setting as if they were there.
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What does vivid mean?
Vivid means vivid means clear and full of detail.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to vivid?
Bright is close in meaning to vivid in this entry.
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Which word is a useful contrast for vivid?
Dull is a useful contrast for vivid.
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Vivid
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WordVivid.
Partadjective.
MeaningVivid means clear and full of detail.
ExampleExample: The sunset had vivid orange and pink colors.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- vih · vid
- Strongest beat
- vih
- Ending
- vid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vih.
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Vivid word family
Base word
vivid
adverb
vividly
In a vivid way.
noun
vividness
The quality of being vivid.
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Hint for students
Vivid means clear and full of detail. It can describe colors, memories, images, or writing.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse vivid with just pretty. Vivid details make something easy to picture or imagine.
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Write one sentence that shows vivid without using the word vivid. Then underline the clue words that show clear, bright, specific details. Example: The red kite snapped in the wind above the silver lake. Clue words: red kite, snapped, wind, silver lake Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence help readers clearly picture something?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She gave a vivid description of the game-winning play." Why does vivid fit better than vague?
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