Word
vivacious
Phoneticsvi·va·cious, stress on the second syllable
US/vəˈveɪʃəs/
UK/vɪvˈeɪʃəs/
Definition
adj. full of life, energy and happiness in a way that makes people enjoy being with you.
adj. lively and animated in temperament or manner, marked by high spirits and attractive energy.
Examples
“She has a vivacious smile that lights up the room.”
“The new teacher keeps the class engaged with her vivacious energy and quick humour.”
“Despite the formal setting of the dinner, his vivacious conversation and easy laughter soon put the other guests at ease.”
Examples
simple
“She has a vivacious smile that lights up the room.”
contextual
“The new teacher keeps the class engaged with her vivacious energy and quick humour.”
complex
“Despite the formal setting of the dinner, his vivacious conversation and easy laughter soon put the other guests at ease.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “vivacious” in context.
Verb
01. appear vivacious
“She always strives to appear vivacious even when she is feeling exhausted.”
verb + adj
02. remain vivacious
“Despite her age, she managed to remain vivacious and full of energy.”
verb + adj
03. vivacious character
“The book features a vivacious character who defies all social conventions.”
adj + noun
04. vivacious personality
“Her vivacious personality made her the life and soul of the party.”
adj + noun
Adjective
05. strikingly vivacious
“His strikingly vivacious personality made him a natural choice for the lead role.”
adv + adj
06. wonderfully vivacious
“She was a wonderfully vivacious woman who lit up every room she entered.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. vivacious charm
“He was quickly won over by her wit and vivacious charm.”
adj + noun
08. a vivacious sense of humor
“Her vivacious sense of humor kept the audience entertained for hours.”
09. known for being vivacious
“The actress was well known for being vivacious and outspoken in interviews.”
Real-World Examples
“These letters, the earliest of Jane's that we have, suggest a vivacious, flirtatious, funny young woman who enjoys parties and dancing and the attention of the opposite sex.” “Having been told her condition was incurable in 2014, Plane harnessed her "vivacious" spirit to campaign for youth breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, her friend Claire Ray said.” “Ms Matthews, originally from Cornwall, was described in court as "bright and vivacious".” “Described by friends and fellow politicians as a brave and vivacious fighter, she had grown up in Complexo da Maré.” Etymology
From Latin vīvāx, vīvāci- (“lively, vigorous”) + -ous, from vīvere (“to live”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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