Vivacity
noun
The quality of being lively or full of energy.
Her vivacity and enthusiasm made her an excellent teacher.

Often appears as...
- burst of vivacity
- vivacity of spirit
noun
The brightness or vividness of color.
The vivacity of the painting caught everyone's attention at the art gallery.

Often appears as...
- vivacity of color
- vivacity of hue
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Artistic
noun
The quality of being lively or full of energy.
Her vivacity and enthusiasm made her an excellent teacher.

Often appears as...
- burst of vivacity
- vivacity of spirit
noun
The brightness or vividness of color.
The vivacity of the painting caught everyone's attention at the art gallery.

Often appears as...
- vivacity of color
- vivacity of hue
Usage tips
Artistic
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Use in Personification
Apply 'vivacity' to inanimate objects to describe them as if they have life and energy.

The city welcomed us with an unexpected vivacity.
Emotionally Positive
'Vivacity' often implies a positive and appealing characteristic in people.

His vivacity made him popular among his peers.
Often Woman-Associated
In historical texts, 'vivacity' is more frequently attributed to women, but it's not gender-specific.

The novel's heroine is celebrated for her vivacity.
Use in Personification
Apply 'vivacity' to inanimate objects to describe them as if they have life and energy.

The city welcomed us with an unexpected vivacity.
Emotionally Positive
'Vivacity' often implies a positive and appealing characteristic in people.

His vivacity made him popular among his peers.
Often Woman-Associated
In historical texts, 'vivacity' is more frequently attributed to women, but it's not gender-specific.

The novel's heroine is celebrated for her vivacity.
Use in Personification
Apply 'vivacity' to inanimate objects to describe them as if they have life and energy.

The city welcomed us with an unexpected vivacity.
Emotionally Positive
'Vivacity' often implies a positive and appealing characteristic in people.

His vivacity made him popular among his peers.
Often Woman-Associated
In historical texts, 'vivacity' is more frequently attributed to women, but it's not gender-specific.

The novel's heroine is celebrated for her vivacity.
Video examples
Every Day in Tuscany PIPE...
husband and said these people are having more fun than we are and that was kind of first realization that Italy has a kind of vivacity that just drew me very strongly and I started going there whenever I could I was writing poetry
Video examples
Every Day in Tuscany PIPE...
husband and said these people are having more fun than we are and that was kind of first realization that Italy has a kind of vivacity that just drew me very strongly and I started going there whenever I could I was writing poetry
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Quote examples
Nicolas Malebranche
French Philosopher
I beg of you always to dwell upon the necessity of a thorough understanding of principles, in order to stop the vivacity of his mind, and please do not forget to meditate upon the subject of our discussion.

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Isaac D'Israeli
British Writer
The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of reading, imparts the vivacity and novelty of youth even to old age.

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Miranda Otto
Australian Actress
I love the Russians for their verve, their melancholia, their vivacity, their unpredictability, and their humour.

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Daniel Woodrell
American Writer
I always loved the verve and vivacity of pulp and I kind of merged it with my own interest in family stories.

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Joseph Addison
English Writer
To a man of pleasure every moment appears to be lost, which partakes not of the vivacity of amusement.

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Danny Boyle
English Director
I don't want to make pompous, serious films; I like films that have a kind of vivacity about them.

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Danny Boyle
English Director
I like films that have a kind of vivacity about them.

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Nicolas Malebranche
French Philosopher
I beg of you always to dwell upon the necessity of a thorough understanding of principles, in order to stop the vivacity of his mind, and please do not forget to meditate upon the subject of our discussion.

Quote examples
Isaac D'Israeli
British Writer
The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of reading, imparts the vivacity and novelty of youth even to old age.

Quote examples
Miranda Otto
Australian Actress
I love the Russians for their verve, their melancholia, their vivacity, their unpredictability, and their humour.

Quote examples
Daniel Woodrell
American Writer
I always loved the verve and vivacity of pulp and I kind of merged it with my own interest in family stories.

Quote examples
Joseph Addison
English Writer
To a man of pleasure every moment appears to be lost, which partakes not of the vivacity of amusement.

Quote examples
Danny Boyle
English Director
I don't want to make pompous, serious films; I like films that have a kind of vivacity about them.

Quote examples
Danny Boyle
English Director
I like films that have a kind of vivacity about them.

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