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

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

Energy and vivacity mixed with a real knowledge of music, far different from her own. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026

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

Through their final moments, too, these butterflies maintain an unusual vivacity. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 June 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