Meaning & use

vitality

noun·Academic

Energetic and lively physical or mental strength; the capacity to live, grow, or thrive.

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Despite her advanced age, she still moved with remarkable vitality.

Fresh air and exercise restored his vitality after months of illness.

A note on using this word

Vitality emphasizes a lively, thriving quality, often used for both people's health and the energy of places or organizations.

Words with a similar meaning

energyvigorliveliness

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Words with an opposite meaning

lethargyweakness

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