vividly
Americanadverb
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extremely brightly or intensely.
Black and white photos of local greats like Caetano Veloso and Gal Costa vie for space with vividly colored paintings of small-town Brazilian life.
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in a lively, animated, or dramatic way.
The book vividly brings to life the Tuscan countryside and the fascinating world of the Renaissance poets.
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in a particularly realistic way.
The fort, its demolition, and the fears of the townspeople are vividly described in the book.
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in a distinct or clearly perceptible way.
I vividly remember days spent roaring down two-lane blacktop roads with Davis at the wheel of his black Mustang.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of vividly
Explanation
The best writers are able to describe things vividly, painting a clear and captivating picture in your mind with their words. If you vividly remember a vacation to the beach, you can picture the bright blue ocean, hear the sound of the waves, and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. A storyteller who describes scenes vividly can make you feel like you're right there in the story. This word emphasizes the power of clear, lively, and detailed imagery, making experiences and memories come alive in your mind.
Example Sentences
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But while Nikita, 36, can remember the harrowing details vividly, Mellissa, 35, had no recollection of what happen to her as a little girl.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
"I remember vividly reading it on the 273 bus to Ealing from my home in Ruislip, when I was about 11 or 12 years old," he reminisces.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
In the books and TV adaptations, Laura vividly narrates daily life on the prairie, recounting her adventures and mundane activities in such a way that many readers say they see themselves in adolescent Laura.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Lorne doesn’t have a huge number of distinct childhood memories, but he did really vividly describe this.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Her imagination worked so vividly that the pictures she saw behind her eyelids seemed, after a long time, as bad as anything her eyes might see, so she opened them.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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