noun C1 Advanced Uncommon

vitality

veye-TA-lih-tee

Vitality (noun) means Physical or mental energy and liveliness. Example: “Even in her eighties, she had incredible vitality.”

noun

Physical or mental energy and liveliness.

"Even in her eighties, she had incredible vitality."

The capacity to survive, function, and keep going.

"The reforms were meant to restore the party's vitality."

How to Use Vitality

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiveliness and energy, or the strength to keep thriving.

Common pairings

bursting with vitality economic vitality lose vitality

Word Forms

vitalities plural

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Etymology

From vital + -ity, via Latin vitalitas, "vital force."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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energy animation vim verve life force elan vital vital force

Related Words

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Rhymes for vitality

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “vitality” mean?

The word “vitality” means physical or mental energy and liveliness. In plain terms, liveliness and energy, or the strength to keep thriving.

How do you pronounce “vitality”?

“Vitality” is pronounced veye-TA-lih-tee (/vaɪˈtælɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “vitality” in a sentence?

Here is “vitality” used in a sentence: “Even in her eighties, she had incredible vitality.”

What part of speech is “vitality”?

“Vitality” is a noun.

Where does the word “vitality” come from?

The word “vitality” comes from Latin. From vital + -ity, via Latin vitalitas, "vital force.".

Is “vitality” a common word?

“Vitality” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “vitality” have?

“Vitality” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: physical or mental energy and liveliness.

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