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

• animation
• briskness
• exuberance
• jazziness
• liveliness
• lustiness
• peppiness
• robustness
• sprightliness
• vibrance
• vibrancy
• vigorousness

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

As technology evolves and allows fans to enjoy and consume music in new ways and from new sources, the health and vitality of the music industry requires that artists and songwriters be fairly compensated from the revenue generated by those new sources. —Dan Rys, Billboard, 2 May 2024

But Heydon argues that trade weapons hurt those who wield them and threaten the vitality of the global trading system. —Ken Heydon, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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