vim
[vim]
noun
lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.
RELATED WORDS
vigor, strength, force, zeal, energy, pep, drive, vitality, dash, fire, zing, passion, kick, activity, push, enthusiasm, spirit, oomph, vinegar, pepper
Origin of vim
1835–45, Americanism; < Latin, accusative of vīs energy, force
Synonyms for vim
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Contemporary Examples of vim
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 of vim
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
noun
Word Origin for vim
C19: from Latin, from vīs; related to Greek is strength
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