'vividly' definitions:

Definition of 'vividly'

From: WordNet
adverb
In a vivid manner; "he described his adventures vividly"

Definition of 'vividly'

From: GCIDE
  • vivid \viv"id\ (v[i^]v"[i^]d), 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]

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