vivacity

/vɪˈvæsəti/ (bre, ipa) · /vɪˈvæsəti/ (ame, ipa) · /və-ˈva-sə-tē How to pronounce vivacity (audio) also vī-/ (ame, mw)

vivacity — noun

1. a bright, lively way of behaving or speaking that shows cheerful energy and make

1.名詞C1
釋義

a bright, lively way of behaving or speaking that shows cheerful energy and makes people pay attention.

例句

Theo answered every question with vivacity and kept the whole workshop awake.

with vivacity

The violinist's vivacity turned the school concert into the night's happiest event.

someone's vivacity as a quality

同義詞
  • liveliness

    the closest everyday word; less formal than vivacity

  • animation

    often stresses visible movement or expressive energy

  • sparkle

    lighter and more charming, often about personality or style

  • vitality

    broader; can describe physical or long-term life energy

反義詞

文法句型

with vivacity

show vivacity

full of vivacity

add vivacity to + noun

用法筆記

Most often describes a person's manner, voice, or performance in writing or more formal speech. It is less common in everyday conversation than words like 'energy' or 'liveliness'.

常見錯誤

❌He spoke in vivacity during the interview.
✅He spoke with vivacity during the interview.
💡this noun usually follows 'with' when it describes someone's manner.
❌The class was full with vivacity.
✅The class was full of vivacity.
💡use 'full of', not 'full with', after this noun.