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vif — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apprehensive adj Nervous or worried about something that might happen.
  • brisk adj Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
  • hot adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
  • nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
  • perky adj Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
  • sprightly adj Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
  • spry adj Quick, nimble, and full of energy, especially for one's age.
  • swift adj Moving or happening very quickly.
  • violent adj Using or involving physical force meant to hurt or kill.
  • zippy adj Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.

Senses

vif is used for these senses in English:

  • alive and kicking (idiomatic) Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.
  • apprehensive (obsolete) Perceptive; quick to learn; capable of understanding using one's intellect.
  • brisk Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
  • hot (US, uncomparable) Electrically charged.
  • nimble Quickwitted and alert.
  • perky Lively.
  • sharp (colloquial) Intelligent.
  • sharp Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.

brisk — full definition

  1. adj Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
  2. adj Cold and refreshing, especially describing weather or air.

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