vitality

[ vahy-tal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural vi·tal·i·ties.

1. exuberant physical strength or mental vigor:

   a person of great vitality.

2. capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence:

   the vitality of an institution.

3. power to live or grow:

   the vitality of a language.

4. vital force or principle.

vitality

/ vaɪˈtælɪtɪ /

noun

1. physical or mental vigour, energy, etc
2. the power or ability to continue in existence, live, or grow

   the vitality of a movement

3. a less common name for vital force

Other Words From

• nonvi·tali·ty noun
• super·vi·tali·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitality¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin vītālitās, from vītāli(s) vital + -tās -ty ²

Example Sentences

Rick Staddon, owner of Vitality Personal Training in Calabasas, says his clients comment that getting stronger has been a game-changer.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s exponentially harder for me now. I can’t dance the way I used to and my best scampering days may be behind me. I’ve had to assess whether or not I could realistically convey this character’s energy and vitality, and really do the role justice.”

From Los Angeles Times

She immediately brought energy and vitality to a party that was drifting inexorably into sclerosis by having an out-of-touch and visibly declining man as their party leader.

From Slate

After more than two years of Russia’s assault on Ukraine, street life in Kyiv — more than 200 miles from the nearest front line in the country’s east — is mostly back to its prewar vitality.

From Los Angeles Times

But it's Come Fly With Me that most perfectly captures the vitality of Jones's new arrangements, especially in the charismatic interplay between Sinatra and the brass section.

From BBC

Related Words

• clout
• continuity
• endurance
• exuberance
• intensity
• spunk
• stamina
• strength
• verve
• vigor