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

Stories of vitality and decline; of abundance and deficit; of community and tension; of tolerance and intolerance. —Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

Business for the Arts Broward educates the business community about the importance of our arts and cultural community and engages them in building connections among cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

Freedom and vitality are the themes of the new moon. —Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026

Presidents often mixed sports and politics Playing, or at least being avid fans of, sports has long given presidents ways to connect to everyday voters while also projecting vitality. —Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 June 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