vivacious
UK/vi'veiʃəs/US/vi'veiʃәs/
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Definitions
adj.
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and high-spirited
（尤指女性）活泼迷人的；生气勃勃的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin vīvāx ('lively, long-lived'), itself from vīvere ('live'), + -ious (adj. 'full of'). So vivacious literally means 'full of life-energy.' English narrowed it to describing personality — a vivacious person sparkles with energy and charm — and it most often describes women.
Root viv still carries 48 more wordsUsage Guide
Register and gender: vivacious is somewhat formal/literary and is most often applied to women (a vivacious hostess). Using it for men is rarer and can sound old-fashioned. For a neutral, everyday word, use lively or bubbly.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was a vivacious woman who lit up every room she entered.
- 2.
His vivacious personality made him popular at parties.