vitality
Americannoun
plural
vitalities-
exuberant physical strength or mental vigor.
a person of great vitality.
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capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.
the vitality of an institution.
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power to live or grow.
the vitality of a language.
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vital force or principle.
noun
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physical or mental vigour, energy, etc
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the power or ability to continue in existence, live, or grow
the vitality of a movement
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a less common name for vital force
Other Word Forms
- nonvitality noun
- supervitality noun
Etymology
Origin of vitality
First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin vītālitās, from vītāli(s) vital + -tās -ty 2
Example Sentences
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Known for its tech-forward treatments in blood circulation, tissue health and cellular vitality, the studio offers therapies for toning skin, relieving muscle soreness and lymphatic drainage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
All eyes on Tuesday night, then, and Scotland's search for the intensity and vitality we know they have.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Underlining those priorities, Zheng said the "massive scale" and "vitality" of China's economy give leaders "the boldness and confidence to cope with various risks and market fluctuations".
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Some of pop music’s vitality comes from it being in conversation with its moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Most androids I’ve known have more vitality and desire to live than my wife.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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