- vigor and energy, as in movement, portrayal, etc.
- exuberant enthusiasm; spirit, dash, etc.
- Archaic aptitude
Origin of verve
French from OFr, caprice, fantasy, manner of speech from Classical Latin verba, plural of verbum, word
noun
Verve is energy or enthusiasm.
An example of verve is the spirit with which a good jazz musician plays an instrument.
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noun
- Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition: The revival lacked the verve of the original musical.
- Vitality; liveliness. See Synonyms at vigor.
- Archaic Literary aptitude or talent.
Origin of verve
French from Old French fanciful expression probably from Vulgar Latin verva from Latin verba pl. of verbum word ; see wer-5 in Indo-European roots.THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Noun
(uncountable)
- Excitement of imagination such as that which animates a poet, artist, or musician, in composing or performing
- artistic energy and enthusiasm
- vigour, vitality and liveliness
- rapture, enthusiasm
- spirit, energy
Origin
From French verve (“rapture, animation, spirit, caprice, whim")
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Sentence Examples
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- As a docent, you can share your knowledge and verve for a particular topic, interact with the public in a fun way, and take an interest to a higher level.
- Leggings, like some of the psychedelic tights of the 1960s, can add extra verve to an already kicky dress, as well as preserve comfort and modesty.
- The patterns don't have to be childish, but should still have a lot of color and verve - something lively that reflects a strong personality.
- Retirement can be the most enjoyable time with a little thought, planning and verve.
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