vim

[ vim ]

/ vɪm /

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noun

lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.

OTHER WORDS FOR vim

vigor, pep, energy, dash.

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Origin of vim

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; from Latin, accusative singular of vīs “energy, force”

Words nearby vim

villus, villusectomy, Vilma, Vilnius, Vilyui, vim, vimana, vim and vigor, vimen, vimentin, Viminal

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How to use vim in a sentence

It would seem that for all of its ostensible lack of vim and vigor, Israel Media Watch is a very effective organization.
The Dubious Successes of Israel's Media Watch|Elisheva Goldberg|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There, he continued to pursue Tibet's cause with an almost theatrical vim.
Tibet's Star Activist Warns Obama|Tunku Varadarajan|February 4, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Barack Obama, on the other hand, appears set to greet Vineyarders Sunday with all the vim of J.D. Salinger.
A Vacation From the Public Eye|Sam Bungey|August 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The following morning the rehearsal of The Spring Road went with a snap and vim that delighted everybody.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison

They set to work with a vim, and once launched on a new idea, he threw himself into it with the enthusiasm of a child.
The Woman Gives|Owen Johnson
And then they swung their hats and hurrahed with the vim which, all things considered, was justified by events.
Two Boys in Wyoming|Edward S. Ellis
There was a great heap of debris on the floor, and this the boys attacked with a vim.
The Call of the Beaver Patrol|V. T. Sherman
"No apologies," laughed Dean, his eyes snapping with the vim of the fight.
Warrior Gap|Charles King

British Dictionary definitions for vim

vim

/ (vɪm) /

noun

slang exuberant vigour and energy

Word Origin for vim

C19: from Latin, from vīs; related to Greek is strength

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