Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that produces very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind; intensely.

Usage

The adverb "vividly" is used to modify verbs related to memory, imagination, description, or perception. It indicates that an action is done with exceptional clarity, brightness, or intensity.

Examples

• She remembers the day of the accident vividly, as if it happened yesterday.
• The author describes the bustling market vividly, making you feel you are there.
• I can picture the scene vividly in my mind.
• The flowers stood out vividly against the gray wall.

Advanced Usage

• "to come vividly to mind": To be remembered suddenly and with great clarity.
  • A song from my childhood came vividly to mind.
• "vividly illustrated": Shown or explained with striking clarity and detail.
  • The documentary vividly illustrated the challenges of climate change.

Variants and Related Words

• Vivid (adjective): Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
  • a vivid imagination, a vivid description, vivid colors
• Vividness (noun): The quality of being vivid.
  • The vividness of his storytelling captivated the audience.

Synonyms

• Clearly
• Distinctly
• Powerfully
• Intensely
• Graphically

Antonyms

• Vaguely
• Dimly
• Faintly
• Dully

Related Phrases

• Burn vividly: To be remembered or imagined with painful or intense clarity (often used with memory or image).
  • The image of his face is burned vividly into my memory.
• Stand out vividly: To be very noticeable or conspicuous.
  • His red coat stood out vividly in the crowd.

Adverb

1. in a vivid manner
   • he described his adventures vividly