vivacious

American  

[vi-vey-shuhs, vahy-] / vɪˈveɪ ʃəs, vaɪ- /

adjective

1. lively; animated; spirited.

   a vivacious folk dance.

   Synonyms:

   brisk, spirited

   Antonyms:

   languid

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vivacious British  

/ vɪˈveɪʃəs /

adjective

1. full of high spirits and animation; lively or vital

2. obsolete having or displaying tenacity of life

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Other Word Forms

• unvivacious adjective
• unvivaciously adverb
• unvivaciousness noun
• vivaciously adverb
• vivaciousness noun

Etymology

Origin of vivacious

First recorded in 1635–45; vivaci(ty) + -ous

Example Sentences

"He was vivacious, sociable, persistent and never gave up," Ukraine's water polo association told the BBC.

From BBC

Jaime Martín, the orchestra’s Spanish music director whose contract has just been extended until 2027, came out as vivacious as a victorious bullfighter.

From Los Angeles Times

They described Hilda as a fiercely independent and vivacious retiree - in Mike’s words, “the youngest 92-year-old I know … 92 going on 62.”

From Washington Times

They described Hilda as a fiercely independent and vivacious retiree — in Mike’s words, “the youngest 92-year-old I know … 92 going on 62.”

From Seattle Times

Cassondra Billedeau-Stratton, 40, has worked as an actress, model and Pilates instructor, bringing “a vivacious love of life to everything she does,” her husband said in a statement.

From Seattle Times