vitality

noun

vi·​tal·​i·​ty vī-ˈta-lə-tē 

plural vitalities

1

a

: lively and animated character

b

: power of enduring

2

a

: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving

b

: capacity to live and develop

also : physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed

Synonyms of vitality

• vigorousness
• vibrancy
• brightness
• exuberance
• liveliness
• vibrance
• cheerfulness
• sprightliness
• enthusiasm
• lustiness
• animation
• briskness
• robustness
• spirit

Examples of vitality in a Sentence

Her prose is full of vitality.

These scandals could threaten the vitality of the sport.

the economic vitality of our cities

Recent Examples on the Web

Staff say this is needed to adjust safety concerns, provide reliable and efficient airport access, respond to growth in travel demand, enhance travel options, and strengthen economic vitality. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 13 July 2026

As the final matches unfold across the country and millions continue to follow from afar, the World Cup continues to affirm that strength and determination remain central to both sporting success and national vitality. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

France came into the game having scored fourteen goals across the tournament, several of them exquisite demonstrations of the team’s style and vitality. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Felicity Yost is Co-Founder and CEO of Tia, leading its mission to help women live with vitality through whole-body healthcare. — Felicity Yost, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for vitality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

Kids Definition

vitality

noun

vi·​tal·​i·​ty vī-ˈtal-ət-ē 

plural vitalities

1

a

: the property by which the living can be separated from the nonliving : life

b

: capacity to live and develop

2

: energy of mind or body

3

a

: the ability to last

b

: lively and animated spirit

Medical Definition

vitality

noun

vi·​tal·​i·​ty vī-ˈtal-ət-ē 

plural vitalities

1

: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving

2

: capacity to live and develop

also : physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed