a. [ L. vividus, from vivere to life; akin to vivus living. See Quick, a., and cf. Revive, Viand, Victuals, Vital. ] 1. True to the life; exhibiting the appearance of life or freshness; animated; spirited; bright; strong; intense; as, vivid colors. [ 1913 Webster ] In dazzling streaks the vivid lightnings play. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ] Arts which present, with all the vivid charms of painting, the human face and human form divine. Bp. Hobart. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Forming brilliant images, or painting in lively colors; lively; sprightly; as, a vivid imagination. [ 1913 Webster ] Body is a fit workhouse for sprightly, vivid faculties to exercise . . . themselves in. South. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Clear; lucid; bright; strong; striking; lively; quick; sprightly; active. [ 1913 Webster ] -- viv"id*ly, adv. -- viv"id*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] | 