noun
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the quality or condition of being vivacious
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rare (often plural) a vivacious act or expression
Etymology
Origin of vivacity
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin vīvācitās, equivalent to vīvāc- (stem of vīvāx long-lived, lively, equivalent to vīv ( us ) alive ( vital ) + -āx adj. suffix) + -i- -i- + -tās -ty 2
Example Sentences
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A production of “One Man, Two Guvnors” at South Coast Repertory in 2015 failed to summon the necessary vivacity.
From Los Angeles Times
The vivacity of the art form broke through the screen courtesy of Erivo’s capacity to blast through any barrier with her truthful virtuosity.
From Los Angeles Times
He and his SigAlert fathered hosts of airborne Los Angeles traffic reporters, gifted with vivacity and great eyesight.
From Los Angeles Times
The atmosphere simultaneously projects wariness, vivacity and community.
From Los Angeles Times
Dreaminess and vivacity, what a wonderful combination of qualities!
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