adj
vive
vyv
Vive (adj) means Lively or animated (a rare, mostly literary usage). Example: “The old poem describes a vive spirit undimmed by age.”
adj
1
Lively or animated (a rare, mostly literary usage).
"The old poem describes a vive spirit undimmed by age."
How to use vive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for lively; rarely used today outside phrases like "vive la France."
When to use it
Very rare on its own in English; mostly seen embedded in French phrases like "vive la France."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like vive.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Comparative
- more vive
- Superlative
- most vive
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The old poem describes a _____ spirit undimmed by age.
Etymology
From Latin vivus, "living" — related to vivid.
Rhymes for vive
See all rhymes for vive →Frequently asked questions
What does “vive” mean?
The word “vive” means lively or animated (a rare, mostly literary usage). In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for lively; rarely used today outside phrases like "vive la France.".
How do you pronounce “vive”?
“Vive” is pronounced vyv (/vaɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “vive” in a sentence?
Here is “vive” used in a sentence: “The old poem describes a vive spirit undimmed by age.”
What part of speech is “vive”?
“Vive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “vive” come from?
The word “vive” comes from Latin. From Latin vivus, "living" — related to vivid.
