vivacious
lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
Origin of vivacious
1Other words for vivacious
Opposites for vivacious
Other words from vivacious
- vi·va·cious·ly, adverb
- vi·va·cious·ness, noun
- un·vi·va·cious, adjective
- un·vi·va·cious·ly, adverb
- un·vi·va·cious·ness, noun
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How to use vivacious in a sentence
Francesco noted the smile of her parted lips; he noted the vivaciousness with which she received the adoration of her guests.
The Hill of Venus | Nathan GallizierHaving secured a Democratic auditor, she doubtless "improved the occasion" with her habitual vivaciousness.
Literary Shrines | Theodore F. WolfeIts influence was, perhaps, most felt by Marie, though her bright vivaciousness never failed her when the others were present.
Marguerite De Roberval | T. G. MarquisHe had mentally played the woman to her superior vivaciousness too long for him to see her taking a culprit's attitude.
One of Our Conquerors, Complete | George MeredithBut this ran spontaneously, and the other had often been stimulated—her vivaciousness on the Nile-boat, for a recent example.
Diana of the Crossways, Complete | George Meredith
British Dictionary definitions for vivacious
/ (vɪˈveɪʃəs) /
full of high spirits and animation; lively or vital
obsolete having or displaying tenacity of life
Origin of vivacious
1Derived forms of vivacious
- vivaciously, adverb
- vivaciousness, noun
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