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

Lively or animated (a rare, mostly literary usage).

"The old poem describes a vive spirit undimmed by age."

How to use vive

Learner’s notes

In 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."

Word forms

more vive comparative, most vive superlative

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Etymology

From Latin vivus, "living" — related to vivid.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for vive

five give dive live olive drive alive strive derive active arrive native

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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.