VITALITY Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

vitality

noun

vī-ˈta-lə-tē

Definition of vitality

as in vigorousness

the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity a city known for the vitality of its music scene

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as in vigor

active strength of body or mind her vitality seemed to spread to everyone around her

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Recent Examples of vitality According to Wilkins Bratcher, plants that are deficient in magnesium may show signs of yellowing in their lower, older leaves and have a general lack of vitality because magnesium is the central element of the chlorophyll molecule. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026 Prolonged periods of drought are scorching French pastures, leeching them of their usual lush green vitality and leaving behind parched, lifeless yellow fields. — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Having your full vitality restored to you after a long period of feeling drained, lacking in confidence, and low on gas deserves a full celebration. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vitality

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Noun

For many years, the Loop has felt emptied of life at the end of the workday, and there have been recent efforts to restore a sense of vibrancy even in the evening hours.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Yannick Nézet-Séguin nudges the orchestra’s warmth and saturation into territory that, if not quite gaudy, is certainly gala-worthy, privileging vibrancy over darkness.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of vibrancy

Noun

To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.

— Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

Its successor, the U6SF Pro, builds on that foundation with significantly higher brightness and even lower input lag for faster, smoother gaming.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
In some of the new villas, christened Le Ville della Marchesa, details include headboards upholstered with the famous Missoni zigzag and bathrooms that combine the original gray marble with the brightness of Vietri.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

One highlight for me was my session with an energy healer named Djik Dewa, who balances out the body’s chakras with gentle massage, chanting, and deep eye contact—a disconcerting but powerful experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Alito said he was not required to recuse himself and that the energy shares in question were inherited by his wife.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Not unlike the arsenal of menopause marketing, which includes in its targets women pre- and post-, this exuberance about perfecting our vaginas is aimed at every woman who’s entered the life stage that includes menarche.

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of exuberance

Noun

This sleek, elegant style highlights a deep, rich brown that adds vibrance and dimension to her overall look.

— Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Produced by Questlove and Black Thought’s Two One Five Entertainment, the show’s interviews have the natural vibrance of a party in an intimate setting, making for often surprising insights.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of vibrance

Noun

The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

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