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