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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Vividly filmed with vibrant local color and nonprofessional actors, it movingly captures a clandestine sisterhood in a male-controlled society.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2021
Vividly reported snapshots of a monumental year in American history are proliferating like cicada shells on city pavement.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021
Vividly colored rices make sparkling beds for spiced and roasted vegetables.
From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2019
Vividly, the narrator recalls the fanatic Mrs. Hoa: “While some people are haunted by the dead, others are haunted by the living.”
From The New Yorker • Feb. 5, 2017
Vividly they came before him; he could have reached up and touched them, could feel the weight and slow slide with which The Mammoth Book for Boys would come out and slither down.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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