Vivacious

Pronunciation

• IPA: /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/, /vɪˈveɪʃəs/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Origin

From Latin vīvāx ("lively, vigorous"), from vīvere ("to live").

Full definition of vivacious

Adjective

1. Lively and animated; full of life and energy.
2. (obsolete) Long-lived.
3. (rare) Difficult to kill.

Synonyms

• (lively and animated) animated, bubbly, ebullient, high-spirited, lively, vibrant, exciting

Derived terms

• vivaciousness

Related terms

• vivacity