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vim

[ vim ]

noun

  1. lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.

    Synonyms: dash, energy, pep, vigor



vim

/ vɪm /

noun

  1. slang.
    exuberant vigour and energy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of vim1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; from Latin, accusative singular of vīs “energy, force”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of vim1

C19: from Latin, from vīs; related to Greek is strength
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Example Sentences

It would seem that for all of its ostensible lack of vim and vigor, Israel Media Watch is a very effective organization.

There, he continued to pursue Tibet's cause with an almost theatrical vim.

Barack Obama, on the other hand, appears set to greet Vineyarders Sunday with all the vim of J.D. Salinger.

The following morning the rehearsal of The Spring Road went with a snap and vim that delighted everybody.

They set to work with a vim, and once launched on a new idea, he threw himself into it with the enthusiasm of a child.

And then they swung their hats and hurrahed with the vim which, all things considered, was justified by events.

There was a great heap of debris on the floor, and this the boys attacked with a vim.

"No apologies," laughed Dean, his eyes snapping with the vim of the fight.

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