vivacity
noun
vi·vac·i·ty
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Definition of vivacity
: the quality or state of being vivacious
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The dark impersonality of these elements provides dramatic contrast for the fleshy, breathing vivacity of the subject’s carefully modeled head. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Review: 3 Velázquez paintings alone are reason to go, now, to this San Diego show," 26 June 2019 But for now, vivacity and sensuality and even fantasy reign. — Daniel Mendelsohn, The New York Review of Books, "Ingmar Bergman, Novelist," 18 Apr. 2019 In a satisfying conclusion, Mr. D’Angour pulls together his findings in a concise 15-page biography of Socrates, from his birth to the cup of hemlock, which sparkles with vivacity and does not overtax the scholarship that sets it up. — Jamie James, WSJ, "‘Socrates in Love’ Review: A Vigorous, Brilliant Young Man," 17 May 2019 The vivacity from the pregame show and Vegas’s quick start dissipated to a degree as the fans sat nervously through what was now a one-goal game. — Tyler Horka, SI.com, "Stanley Cup Playoffs: Fleury, Golden Knights Beat Jets in Game 3 to Take Lead in West Final," 16 May 2018 However, the new season was also a showcase for Elizabeth's little sister Princess Margaret, played with vivacity by Vanessa Kirby. — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, "5 nominations that could shake up the 2018 Emmy Awards," 10 July 2018 In the guise of an aperitif, the house this week is offering up an exuberant ode to nature’s vivacity. — Vogue, "Boucheron Is Using Leading-Edge Scientific Techniques to Fashion Incredibly Lifelike Jewels," 2 July 2018 There may also be an element of underdog complex at work in the current vivacity of the Norwegian capital’s restaurant scene. — Alexander Lobrano, New York Times, "New New Nordic Cuisine Takes Hold in Oslo," 29 May 2018 The crowd in Vegas was roaring, and the Golden Knights responded to the vivacity with the first goal of the game. — Tyler Horka, SI.com, "Stanley Cup Final: Late Goal Lifts Golden Knights to Game 1 Win Over Capitals," 28 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vivacity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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vivacity
noun
vi·vac·i·ty
| \ və-ˈva-sə-tē
, vī-\
, vī-\
Kids Definition of vivacity
: the quality or state of being full of energy and good spirits