\Viv"id\, a. [L. vividus, from vivere to life; akin to
vivus living. See {Quick}, a., and cf. {Revive}, {Viand},
{Victuals}, {Vital}.]
1. True to the life; exhibiting the appearance of life or
   freshness; animated; spirited; bright; strong; intense;
   as, vivid colors.
         In dazzling streaks the vivid lightnings play.
                                               --Cowper.
         Arts which present, with all the vivid charms of
         painting, the human face and human form divine.
                                               --Bp. Hobart.
2. Forming brilliant images, or painting in lively colors;
   lively; sprightly; as, a vivid imagination.
         Body is a fit workhouse for sprightly, vivid
         faculties to exercise . . . themselves in. --South.
Syn: Clear; lucid; bright; strong; striking; lively; quick;
     sprightly; active. -- {Viv"id*ly}, adv. --
     {Viv"id*ness}, n.