Meaning & use

vivacity

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The quality of being lively, spirited, and full of energy.

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Her vivacity lit up every room she entered.

The young actress performed with a vivacity that captivated the audience.

A note on using this word

Vivacity comes from the Latin 'vivax,' meaning lively, the same root that gives English 'vivid' and 'vivacious.'

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