Vivacious
adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ — Energy that makes everyone around you more alive.
Definition
Attractively lively and animated; full of a spirited, vital energy that enlivens a space or group.
Beyond the definition
More than energetic — vivacious implies that the energy is attractive and generous. A vivacious person doesn't just have energy for themselves; they generate it for the room.
Origin & history
From Latin vivax — lively (vivere 'to live'). Full of the energy of life.
Example sentences
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She was vivacious in a way that made you forget your problems for a while.
His vivacious personality made the team meetings the best part of everyone's week.
The vivacious puppy had the effect of vivacious puppies everywhere — impossible to ignore.
Synonyms
lively, animated, spirited, exuberant, effervescent
Antonyms
dull, listless, withdrawn, lifeless
Related words
Vivacious vs lively
Lively means full of life and energy — active, spirited, and engaging. Vivacious is more specific: it describes a quality of animated, attractive liveliness that enlivens the whole room. The lively person has energy; the vivacious person radiates it outward and shares it. Lively is a general descriptor; vivacious implies a particular warmth and charisma that draws people in rather than simply filling the space.
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Adult on hill with arms raised
An adult stands on a hilltop, arms raised to the sky, surrounded by a vast landscape and whipping wind.
The high-spirited energy of the pose, with the wind in their hair and arms wide, conveys a vital, animated spirit that enlivens the entire, open landscape around them.
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