vividly

Everyday

1. Vividly means very clearly and in a lively way, so you can almost see, feel or remember it: «I vividly remember my first day at school.» tree →
2. Vividly coloured means with very bright, strong colours. tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons, writers describe scenes vividly using strong verbs, adjectives and the senses; teachers praise writing that «vividly describes» a setting. In science, vividly coloured animals (poison dart frogs, wasps) often warn predators. Phrases: «vividly remember», «vividly describe», «vividly coloured».

Examples

• I vividly remember the day we got our puppy. tree →
• The author describes the stormy sea vividly. tree →
• Poison dart frogs are vividly coloured to warn birds. tree →
• She vividly imagined the dragon flying over the school. tree →
• The parrot's feathers were vividly red and blue. tree →
• Grandad vividly told us about the big snow of his childhood. tree →
• The old woman died first; that day is still quite vividly before my eyes. tree →

Note

Adverb from «vivid» (bright, clear). Say «VIV-id-lee». Good word for story writing and book reviews.