vim

[ vim ]

noun

1. lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.

   Synonyms: dash, energy, pep, vigor

vim

/ vɪm /

noun

1. slang.
   exuberant vigour and energy

Word History and Origins

Origin of vim¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vim¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg