vivacious — attractively lively and animated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: attractively lively and animated
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪˈveɪʃəs/
Example Sentences
- The vivacious actress captivated the audience with her performance.
- The vivacious cheerleader could make even a funeral feel like a party.
- Her vivacious nature made her the most popular teacher in school.
vivacious
ADJECTIVE[/vɪˈveɪʃəs/]
attractively lively and animated
Her vivacious laugh lit up the whole dinner party in seconds.
A vivacious host welcomes all with gracious charm in her spacious hall!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vivax meaning 'lively' or 'vigorous,' derived from vivus meaning 'alive' or 'living.' The word entered English in the 17th century through French.
Breakdown
viv- (alive, living) + -acious (full of, characterized by) = vivacious (full of liveliness and vigor)
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📝Examples
“The vivacious actress captivated the audience with her performance.”
“The vivacious cheerleader could make even a funeral feel like a party.”
“Her vivacious nature made her the most popular teacher in school.”
“My grandmother is 85 but still as vivacious as a teenager on energy drinks.”
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