adj
vivacious
veye-VAY-shuhs
Vivacious (adj) means Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and animated. Example: “The host had a vivacious personality that lit up the room.”
adj
1
Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and animated.
"The host had a vivacious personality that lit up the room."
How to use vivacious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBubbly, energetic, full of life.
Common pairings
vivacious personality
vivacious woman
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more vivacious
- Superlative
- most vivacious
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Etymology
From Latin vivax, "lively, vigorous," from vivere, "to live."
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What does “vivacious” mean?
The word “vivacious” means full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and animated. In plain terms, bubbly, energetic, full of life.
How do you pronounce “vivacious”?
“Vivacious” is pronounced veye-VAY-shuhs (/vaɪˈveɪ.ʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “vivacious” in a sentence?
Here is “vivacious” used in a sentence: “The host had a vivacious personality that lit up the room.”
What part of speech is “vivacious”?
“Vivacious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “vivacious” come from?
The word “vivacious” comes from Latin. From Latin vivax, "lively, vigorous," from vivere, "to live.".
