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vivacious

[ vi-vey-shuhs, vahy- ]
/ vɪˈveɪ ʃəs, vaɪ- /
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adjective

lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.

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RELATED WORDS

willingly, optimistically, gaily, happily, merrily, gladly, pleasantly, readily, genially, gleefully, joyfully, blithely, playfully, vigorously, nimbly, eagerly, hastily, carefully, earnestly, energetically

Nearby words

vitória, vitória de conquista, viva, viva voce, vivace, vivacious, vivaciously, vivacity, vivaldi, vivaldi, antonio, vivamus

Origin of vivacious

First recorded in 1635–45; vivaci(ty) + -ous

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vivacious

/ (vɪˈveɪʃəs) /

adjective

full of high spirits and animation; lively or vital
obsolete having or displaying tenacity of life

Derived Forms

vivaciously, adverbvivaciousness, noun

Word Origin for vivacious

C17: from Latin vīvax lively; see vivace
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