VIVACIOUS


Meaning of VIVACIOUS in English

və̇ˈvāshəsˌvīˈ- adjective

Etymology: Latin vivac-, vivax long-lived, vivacious (from vivere to live) + English -ious — more at quick

1. archaic : having vigorous powers of life : tenacious of life : long-lived

the faith of Christianity is far more vivacious than any mere ravishment of the imagination — Issac Taylor

2. : lively in temper or conduct : sprightly

in contrast to the dour, lethargic … orang, the chimpanzee is highly active, vivacious — Weston La Barre

a strong vivacious strain, a bright noonday song, full of health and assurance — John Burroughs

Synonyms: see lively

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