vividly

/ˈvɪvɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɪvədli] /ˈvɪvɪdli/ (ame, ipa)

vividly — adverb

1. with such strong and clear detail that a memory, scene, or description feels alm

1.副詞B2
釋義

with such strong and clear detail that a memory, scene, or description feels almost real.

例句

Tariro still remembers vividly the night lightning struck the school gym.

collocation: remember vividly

Imran described the market vividly, from the fish smell to the drum music.

describe + vividly

同義詞
  • graphically

    often suggests especially detailed, and sometimes shocking, description

  • memorably

    focuses on lasting impact rather than picture-like detail

  • clearly

    more general and less expressive than vividly

反義詞
  • vaguely

    without clear detail or sharp mental pictures

  • dimly

    with only weak or incomplete recall

文法句型

remember / recall + vividly

describe / picture + vividly

vividly + bring back + memory

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs such as remember, recall, imagine, picture, and describe. It usually points to mental detail rather than physical brightness; for colour, use Sense 2.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher vividly explained the maths rule.
✅The teacher explained the maths rule clearly.
💡vividly suits language that creates strong mental pictures, not ordinary clarity.

2. with colours that look bold, bright, and very easy to notice.

2.副詞B2
釋義

with colours that look bold, bright, and very easy to notice.

例句

Layla chose vividly coloured scarves for the dance show in Cairo.

vividly coloured + noun

The children's kite was vividly painted with red fish and gold stars.

be vividly painted with

同義詞
  • brightly

    more general and less intense than vividly

  • boldly

    suggests strong colour used in a striking or brave way

  • brilliantly

    can suggest shine as well as bright colour

反義詞
  • dully

    without brightness or strong colour

  • faintly

    with weak colour or low visual strength

文法句型

vividly + coloured / painted / patterned

paint / decorate + something + vividly

用法筆記

Most common before words like coloured, painted, patterned, and decorated. Unlike Sense 1, this sense talks about visible colour impact, not memory or description.

常見錯誤

❌The room was vividly lit by one small lamp.
✅The room was brightly lit by one small lamp.
💡vividly usually describes strong colour, not how much light a lamp gives.