Vivid
/ˈvɪv.ɪd/noun
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Did you know?The term 'vivid' is tied to the Latin word for 'life', highlighting its connection to the essence of being and perception!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʷʰei-
“to be lively, to live”
Latin
Latin
vivere
“to live, to be alive”
Latin
Latin
vividus
“full of life, animated, lively”
Old French
Old French
vivid
“lively, animated, vigorous”
Middle English
Middle English
vivid
“animated, lively; possessing clear and powerful imagery”
Modern English
English
vivid
“bright and intense, producing strong mental images”