vim
[vim]
- lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.
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Origin of vim
1835–45, Americanism; < Latin, accusative of vīs energy, force
Synonyms
See more synonyms for vim on Thesaurus.comvigor, pep, energy, dash.
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Examples from the Web for vim
Contemporary Examples
It would seem that for all of its ostensible lack of vim and vigor, Israel Media Watch is a very effective organization.
Barack Obama, on the other hand, appears set to greet Vineyarders Sunday with all the vim of J.D. Salinger.
Historical Examples
He who is gendered of fire and brimstone must have some vim in his composition.
Three Years in the Federal CavalryWillard Glazier
There was a great heap of debris on the floor, and this the boys attacked with a vim.
The Call of the Beaver PatrolV. T. Sherman
"No apologies," laughed Dean, his eyes snapping with the vim of the fight.
Warrior GapCharles King
The "pursuit of the Ideal," as she called it, went on with vim and fervour.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904Lucy Maud Montgomery
“Not if I have to steal his cigarettes,” promised Butts, with vim.
The Motor Boat Club and The WirelessH. Irving Hancock
vim
- slang exuberant vigour and energy
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Word Origin
C19: from Latin, from vīs; related to Greek is strength
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Word Origin and History for vim
n.
1843, usually said to be from Latin vim, accusative of vis "strength, force, power, energy." But perhaps the modern word is purely imitative.
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