Vivacious meaning

vĭ-vāshəs, vī-
Lively and animated; full of life and energy.
adjective
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The definition of vivacious is lively or animated.

An example of vivacious is a person who happily dances the night away.

adjective
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Full of animation and spirit; lively.

A charming and vivacious host.

adjective
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Full of life and animation.
adjective
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Characterized by an attractive or pleasing liveliness of spirit.
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(rare) Difficult to kill.
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Origin of vivacious

  • From Latin vīvāx vīvāc- from vīvere to live gwei- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin vÄ«vāx (“lively, vigorous"), from vÄ«vō (“to live").

    From Wiktionary

Vivacious Sentence Examples

  • The vivacious lilac still grows, unfolding its sweet-scented flowers each spring.

  • The sentences are much longer and less vivacious, as any one can see by a superficial examination.

  • Adding a touch of this vivacious print to your bedroom is a great idea for a number of reasons.

  • Sarah Danes played the part of Gloria, and her vivacious personality suited the part admirably.

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