vivacity

noun

vi·​vac·​i·​ty və-ˈva-sə-tē 

also vī-

: the quality or state of being vivacious

Examples of vivacity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not to make too much of what is a relatively small (though not insignificant) role, but Jude’s anomalous casting as Malia’s Marcus Aurelius-quoting, crane operator dad does carry with it a current of eccentric vivacity that the rest of the film sorely lacks. —Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026

Smelling salts are thought to stimulate consciousness, a pick-me-up of sorts to boost vivacity and sharpness. —Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026

Kristen finds her way back to her natural vivacity, but the brightness burns differently. —Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

Javier Ignacio is both soothing and snippy as the Beast’s confidante Cogsworth, a clock, while Cameron Monroe Thomas adds vivacity to the dour castle as the feather duster Babette. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vivacity

• audacity
• capacity
• fugacity
• loquacity
• mendacity
• opacity
• rapacity
• sagacity
• tenacity
• veracity
• voracity
• incapacity

Kids Definition

vivacity

noun

vi·​vac·​i·​ty və-ˈvas-ət-ē 

also vī-

: the quality or state of being vivacious