Word
vividly
Phoneticsvivid·ly
US/ˈvɪvədɫi/
UK/vˈɪvɪdli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is very clear, bright, or detailed. You use this when a memory or a description feels almost real.
adv. in a manner that produces powerful, clear, and detailed mental images. Often modifies verbs of perception or memory.
Examples
“I vividly remember my first day of school.”
“The author vividly describes the bustling streets of 19th-century London, making the reader feel the cold and damp.”
“Even decades later, the veteran could vividly recall the specific sequence of events that led to the ceasefire, describing the atmosphere with startling precision.”
Examples
simple
“I vividly remember my first day of school.”
contextual
“The author vividly describes the bustling streets of 19th-century London, making the reader feel the cold and damp.”
complex
“Even decades later, the veteran could vividly recall the specific sequence of events that led to the ceasefire, describing the atmosphere with startling precision.”
Usage
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“Ask anyone who has ever tried durian: they either love it or hate it or, at the very least, vividly remember the experience.” “Rachelle also recalled vividly the experience of being trapped inside the vehicle in the river.” Etymology
From vivid + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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