vivacity

[ vi-vas-i-tee, vahy- ]

noun

, plural vi·vac·i·ties

1. the quality or state of being vivacious.
2. liveliness; animation; sprightliness:

   a people noted for their vivacity.

3. a vivacious act or statement.

vivacity

/ vɪˈvæsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being vivacious
2. rare.
   often plural a vivacious act or expression

Word History and Origins

Origin of vivacity¹

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

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!

From Literature

The spools frame her mask-like open mouth, decorating voids in the human skull that signaled the soul’s vivacity in pre-Columbian culture.

From Los Angeles Times

The crisp acoustic of the recently renovated hall enhanced Ligeti’s rhythmic vivacity.

From New York Times

Related Words

• energy
• enthusiasm
• gusto
• life
• verve
• vigor
• zeal