NYT Dictionary

VIVIDLY

/ˈvɪvɪdli/
AdverbVIV-id-lyviv-id-ly · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a vivid manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin vīviduslbor. English vivid Middle English -ly English -ly English vividly From vivid + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

effectivelyfaithfullyferventlyfluentlyforcefullygraphicallyimpressivelymeaningfullypassionatelypowerfully

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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