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Vivacity

/vɪˈvæs.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The quality of being attractively lively and animated.

    "Her vivacity lit up the room, making everyone feel more cheerful."
  2. 2

    An instance of being lively or animated.

    "The vivacity of the children playing in the park was infectious."

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The word 'vivacity' originates from the Latin 'vivacitas', which means 'liveliness' or 'vitality'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, reflecting a shift from a focus on mere existence to a more vibrant and spirited form of life.

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