vivacious
[ vi-vey-shuhs, vahy- ]
/ vɪˈveɪ ʃəs, vaɪ- /
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adjective
lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
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Origin of vivacious
First recorded in 1635–45; vivaci(ty) + -ous
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British Dictionary definitions for vivacious
vivacious
/ (vɪˈveɪʃəs) /
adjective
full of high spirits and animation; lively or vital
obsolete having or displaying tenacity of life
Derived forms of vivacious
vivaciously, adverbvivaciousness, nounWord Origin for vivacious
C17: from Latin vīvax lively; see vivace
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