The difference between Distinct and Vivid

When used as adjectives, distinct means capable of being perceived very clearly, whereas vivid means clear, detailed or powerful.


Vivid is also noun with the meaning: a felt-tipped permanent marker.

check bellow for the other definitions of Distinct and Vivid

  1. Distinct as an adjective:

    Capable of being perceived very clearly.

    Examples:

    "Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

  2. Distinct as an adjective:

    Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").

    Examples:

    "Horses are distinct from zebras."

  3. Distinct as an adjective:

    Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

    Examples:

    "Olga's voice is quite distinct because of her accent."

  4. Distinct as an adjective:

    Separate in place; not conjunct or united; with from.

  5. Distinct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified.

  6. Distinct as an adjective (obsolete):

    Marked; variegated.

  1. Vivid as an adjective (of [[perception]]):

    Clear, detailed or powerful.

  2. Vivid as an adjective (of an [[image]]):

    Bright, intense or colourful.

  3. Vivid as an adjective:

    Full of life, strikingly alive.

  1. Vivid as a noun (New Zealand):

    A felt-tipped permanent marker.