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Definition of vim

vim

/vɪm/
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• noun

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Lively, enthusiastic energy, vitality, and robust spirit.

Example

"After a restful weekend in the mountains, she returned to her studio full of vim and ready to tackle the new project."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most frequently encountered in the alliterative idiom 'vim and vigor' to emphasize exuberant physical energy and lively spirit.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-19th-century American English, derived from the Latin accusative singular form 'vim' of the noun 'vis', meaning 'force, power, or strength'.

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