Vivacity: meaning, definitions and examples

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vivacity

 

[ vɪˈvæsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

full of life

The quality of being attractively lively and animated.

Synonyms

animation, energy, liveliness, vibrancy.

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Word Description / Examples
vivacity

Typically used to describe someone's lively and spirited personality, often in a social setting.

  • She impressed everyone with her vivacity during the party
liveliness

Refers to someone's dynamic and active nature; can describe both people and environments.

  • The liveliness of the market was infectious
animation

Often refers to lively behavior, also used in the context of animation films and cartoons.

  • His animation made the storytelling much more engaging
energy

Describes the physical or mental vitality a person has; can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.

  • She has the energy to work all day without getting tired
vibrancy

Describes something that is full of life and color, can refer to personality, places, or even objects.

  • The vibrancy of the city's nightlife is unmatched

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.