vim

noun

ˈvim 

: robust energy and enthusiasm

Synonyms of vim

• vigor
• energy

Examples of vim in a Sentence

some food and a little rest should give me back some of my vim

Recent Examples on the Web

Nico Dominguez was full of vim as his midfield partner in a game where Forest played different teams in each half. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Led by Kane and Jude Bellingham, a prince of the midfield, England had played with courage and vim at the World Cup, summoning goals and desperate tackles. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

The schemes that have brought her to the front and center of HBO are teeming with vim and variation. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2026

Above the fireplace mantel, a whimsical painting by New York City artist Danielle Kosann adds color and vim. — Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin, accusative of vis strength; akin to Greek is strength, Sanskrit vaya meal, strength

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing vim

• vim and vigor
• vim and vigour

Rhymes for vim

• brim
• clim
• dim
• grim
• gym
• him
• hymn
• im
• limb
• mim
• prim
• rim

Kids Definition

vim

noun

ˈvim 

: robust energy and enthusiasm