# vividly

/ˈvɪvədɫi/ (US) · /vˈɪvɪdli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vividly
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

in a way that is very clear, bright, or detailed. You use this when a memory or a description feels almost real.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.

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