Word Adverb
vividly
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈvɪvədɫi/ UK /vˈɪvɪdli/ vivid·ly
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.”
Usage
Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From vivid + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated