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Definition of vivacity

vivacity

/vɪˈvæs.ə.ti/
vi · vac · i · ty
Adverb:vivaciously
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Plural:vivacities
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Adjective:vivacious
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vivacity Lexical Profile

vivacity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being attractively lively, animated, and spirited in character or manner.

Example

"Her natural vivacity and quick wit made her the center of attention at the dinner party."

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• Rhymes for vivacity

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viva
vivacious
vivaciously
vivacity
vivid
vividity
vividly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French vivacité or directly from Latin vivacitas, meaning 'vital force' or 'liveliness'. This derives from the Latin adjective vivax ('lively, vigorous'), which stems from the verb vivere ('to live').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vivacity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vivacity
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