verve
verve — noun
1. a lively, energetic quality of enthusiasm and spirit that a person shows when do
a lively, energetic quality of enthusiasm and spirit that a person shows when doing something, especially creative or artistic work
Ramón played the piano piece with such verve that the audience applauded wildly.
phrase 'with verve' showing how someone does something
The young chef added verve to every dish by using bold spices and bright colours.
verve as direct object: 'added verve to'
Naoko, at sixty, attacked the tennis ball with the same verve as in her youth.
The art critic praised the painting for the youthful verve of its brushstrokes.
Aoi's speech was full of the verve and humour that made her popular with students.
- energy
broader in meaning; can refer to physical or electrical power, not necessarily linked to a lively style
- enthusiasm
emphasises eager interest and enjoyment rather than vigorous energy and stylistic flair
- gusto
similar in meaning but more informal and often used for eating, drinking, or everyday enjoyment
- vivacity
closer in register but more focused on liveliness of personality rather than performance or creative output
- apathy
complete lack of interest or energy
- listlessness
a state of having no energy or enthusiasm for anything
文法句型
with verve
the verve of something
用法筆記
Often occurs in the fixed phrase 'with verve', which describes the energetic style in which an action is performed. The word is particularly common in reviews of artistic performances, sports coverage, and descriptions of creative work.