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

The mission of the Valley Economic Alliance is to engage and unite Valley stakeholders to raise the standards of living and economic vitality across the five-city region – Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Los Angeles and San Fernando — with more than 160,000 businesses and 2 million-plus residents. —Marianne Love, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026

Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and vitality, according to research, so getting in some movement first thing in the morning can do all that. —Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026

Resisting Europe’s current trajectories through supporting patriotic European movements aims to restore civilizational confidence and true alliance vitality. —Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026

Each procedure is customized to restore balance and vitality, rather than overwrite identity. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 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