vivid

The definition of vivid is something that is bright, intense or full of life.

(adjective)

An example of vivid is the imagination of a child.

See vivid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

full of life; vigorous; lively; striking: a vivid personality
1. bright; intense; brilliant: said of colors, light, etc.
2. brightly colored: a vivid tapestry
forming clear or striking mental images; strong; active; daring: a vivid imagination
clearly perceived by the mind, as a recollection
bringing strikingly realistic or lifelike images to the mind: a vivid description

Origin: L vividus, lively < vivere, to live: see bio-

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See vivid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective viv·id·er, viv·id·est

Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant: a vivid star.
a. Having intensely bright colors: a vivid tapestry.
b. Having a very high degree of saturation: a vivid purple.
Presented in clear and striking manner: a vivid account of the incident. See Synonyms at graphic.
Perceived or felt with the freshness of immediate experience: a vivid recollection of their childhood.
Active in forming lifelike images: a vivid imagination.