vivacious
[ vi-vey-shuhs, vahy- ]
adjective
lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
Origin of vivacious
1First recorded in 1635–45; vivaci(ty) + -ous
Other 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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British Dictionary definitions for vivacious
vivacious
/ (vɪˈveɪʃəs) /
adjective
full of high spirits and animation; lively or vital
obsolete having or displaying tenacity of life
Origin of vivacious
1C17: from Latin vīvax lively; see vivace
Derived forms of vivacious
- vivaciously, adverb
- vivaciousness, noun
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