🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

vivo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vivo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Vivid/ˈvɪv.ɪd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Ho un ricordo vivo di quell'episodio."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

    "She had vivid memories of her childhood summers by the sea."
  2. 2

    Of a color: intensely deep or bright.

    "He wore a vivid blue shirt that stood out in the crowd."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'vivid' originates from the Latin 'vividus', meaning 'lively' or 'full of life'. It evolved through Middle French 'vivide' before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining its connotation of brightness and liveliness.

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