a. [ L. vividus, from vivere to life; akin to vivus living. See Quick, a., and cf. Revive, Viand, Victuals, Vital. ]
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 ]
Body is a fit workhouse for sprightly, vivid faculties to exercise . . . themselves in. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. The quality or state of being vivid; vividness. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]