Vivacity: meaning, definitions and examples
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vivacity
[ vɪˈvæsɪti ]
full of life
The quality of being attractively lively and animated.
Synonyms
animation, energy, liveliness, vibrancy.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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vivacity |
Typically used to describe someone's lively and spirited personality, often in a social setting.
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liveliness |
Refers to someone's dynamic and active nature; can describe both people and environments.
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animation |
Often refers to lively behavior, also used in the context of animation films and cartoons.
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energy |
Describes the physical or mental vitality a person has; can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.
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vibrancy |
Describes something that is full of life and color, can refer to personality, places, or even objects.
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Examples of usage
- She was known for her vivacity and infectious energy.
- Her vivacity brought life to the party.
- The play was full of vivacity and excitement.
- The child's vivacity was contagious to everyone around.
- Her eyes sparkled with vivacity.
Translations
Translations of the word "vivacity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vivacidade
🇮🇳 जीवन्तता (Jīvantatā)
🇩🇪 Lebendigkeit
🇮🇩 kehidupan
🇺🇦 жвавість
🇵🇱 żywiołowość
🇯🇵 活気 (Kakki)
🇫🇷 vivacité
🇪🇸 vivacidad
🇹🇷 canlılık
🇰🇷 활기 (Hwalgi)
🇸🇦 حيوية (Ḥayawiyya)
🇨🇿 životnost
🇸🇰 živosť
🇨🇳 活力 (Huólì)
🇸🇮 živahnost
🇮🇸 lífskraftur
🇰🇿 өміршеңдік (Ömirşeñdik)
🇬🇪 სიცოცხლე (Sitsotskhle)
🇦🇿 canlılıq
🇲🇽 vivacidad
Etymology
The word 'vivacity' originated from the Latin word 'vivacitas', which means liveliness or animation. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe the quality of being lively and full of energy. Over time, 'vivacity' has become a popular term to convey a sense of enthusiasm and vibrancy in various contexts.
See also: vivacious, vivaciously.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,776, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18776 vivacity
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- 18778 uncultivated
- 18779 abounded
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