vitality
Americannoun
plural
vitalities-
exuberant physical strength or mental vigor.
a person of great vitality.
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capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.
the vitality of an institution.
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power to live or grow.
the vitality of a language.
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vital force or principle.
noun
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physical or mental vigour, energy, etc
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the power or ability to continue in existence, live, or grow
the vitality of a movement
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a less common name for vital force
Other Word Forms
- nonvitality noun
- supervitality noun
Etymology
Origin of vitality
First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin vītālitās, from vītāli(s) vital + -tās -ty 2
Example Sentences
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Underlining those priorities, Zheng said the "massive scale" and "vitality" of China's economy give leaders "the boldness and confidence to cope with various risks and market fluctuations".
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
By and large, the return of life and vitality to many of our cities fees like something that got much better in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Despite his age, the president has sought to project vitality and control.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
Holly Irwin, a La Paz County supervisor who for years has pushed to protect the area’s water, said she’s pleased the state finally acted “to stop the bleeding that threatens the vitality of our community.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026
They brought a gust of freshness and vitality to the oppressed atmosphere of the hacienda.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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