və̇ˈvasəd.ē, vīˈ-, -sətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English vivacite, from Latin vivacitat-, vivacitas, from vivac-, vivax + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. : the quality or state of being vivacious:
a. obsolete : vital force : natural vigor
b. : tenacity of life : longevity
c. : animation , liveliness , sprightliness
from languor she passed to the lightest vivacity ; her temper became merry and wild — Elinor Wylie
d. of a color : brilliance
2. : a vivacious act or expression