vivacious
[vi-vey-shuhs, vahy-]
adjective
lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
Origin of vivacious
Synonyms for vivacious
Antonyms for vivacious
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Related Words for vivaciously
willingly, optimistically, gaily, happily, merrily, gladly, pleasantly, readily, genially, gleefully, joyfully, blithely, playfully, vigorously, nimbly, eagerly, hastily, carefully, earnestly, energeticallyExamples from the Web for vivaciously
Historical Examples of vivaciously
Then vivaciously, 'My faith, your pilot-house wants a clean-up!'
Heart of DarknessJoseph Conrad
"For your scorn of her love," interposed Priscilla vivaciously.
Standish of StandishJane G. Austin
She contented herself by arguing against it, and talking as vivaciously as she could.
Democracy An American NovelHenry Adams
"She has given my new doll a name," continued Ruby, vivaciously.
Little Golden's DaughterMrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
Just finished my shopping and thought Id have a look in here, she said vivaciously.
Nothing But the TruthFrederic S. Isham
vivacious
adjective
Word Origin for vivacious
C17: from Latin vīvax lively; see vivace
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