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Vivacity - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Vivacity means liveliness or spirited energy, often describing someone’s cheerful and enthusiastic personality. It suggests a vibrant, animated quality in behavior, speech, or appearance.

vivacity

/vɪˈvæsəti/ /vɪˈvæsɪti/

Definition:

Lively, animated, or spirited quality; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Synonyms:

liveliness, animation, exuberance, vibrancy

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

lethargy, dullness

Common Collocations:

youthful vivacity, sparkling vivacity, infectious vivacity

Derivatives:

vivacious, vivaciously

Usage Tips:

Use "vivacity" to describe someone’s energetic and cheerful personality or a lively atmosphere.

Common Phrases:

full of vivacity, burst of vivacity, radiant with vivacity

Etymology:

From Latin "vivacitas," meaning "liveliness," derived from "vivax" (lively).

Examples:

  • 1. Her vivacity brightened the room instantly.
  • 2. The children played with unmatched vivacity all afternoon.
  • 3. His speech was delivered with great passion and vivacity.
  • 4. The festival was celebrated with music and vivacity.

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