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verve Definition

verve (vʉrv)

noun

  1. vigor and energy, as in movement, portrayal, etc.
  2. exuberant enthusiasm; spirit, dash, etc.
  3. Archaic aptitude

Etymology: Fr < OFr, caprice, fantasy, manner of speech < L verba, pl. of verbum, word

verve Synonyms

verve

n.

verve Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • attack: The remarkable thing about England's performance on Saturday was the attacking verve shown; prompted by Rooney.
  • bring: Subjects include iconic films stars and pop artists and the pop art style brings verve to loft apartments and minimalistic interior designs.
  • have: I don't mean to be too rude, but your editorial has the verve of a lower high school fanzine.
  • lack: Sadly this release just generally lacks the verve that that is needed to pull this sort of thing off.
  • show: The remarkable thing about England's performance on Saturday was the attacking verve shown; prompted by Rooney.
  • add: In doing so it adds verve and energy, as it reaches for the dark parts of the soul and enlightens them.

Adjective modifier

  • sheer: The spontaneity, the sheer human verve, and the naivety at times of the apostolic writings is there for all to see.
  • tremendous: The first set was by the College Big Band, led with tremendous verve by Rob Milner.
  • great: John Charmley has his heroes and villains, and he presents his tale with great verve and punch.
  • such: Many of us will cherish the characters she brought to the site and played with such verve and joy.
  • real: The plot itself is a pretty standard quest story, but pulled off with real verve and style.
  • much: Howie addressed the haggis with much verve, to be followed by the Selkirk grace recited by John Cutt.

Modifies a noun

..: Pinker makes his main argument persuasively and with great verve...

Noun used with modifier

Friday: Center 88 is fully accessible to disabled people. do I have to pay to go the friday verve?