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vivaciously

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    • /vɪvˈeɪʃəsli/

    Meanings

    Adverb

    1. in a lively, spirited, and animated way

    Beyond the definition

    Imagine a hummingbird moving quickly from flower to flower. That image captures the feeling of doing something vivaciously. This word describes the way someone acts when they are full of life, energy, and enthusiasm. When a person behaves vivaciously, they are not just happy; they show a bright, lively energy that other people can feel too. Think of a character in a story who enters the scene with a warm smile, quick words, and a cheerful presence. The writer is showing someone acting vivaciously.

    The word comes from the Latin vivere, meaning "to live," so it suggests doing something in a way that feels full of life. You might use it for an actor who performs with bright energy, or for a conversation that moves along in a lively, excited way. It is more than simple cheerfulness; it suggests an active, joyful energy that shows clearly in speech, movement, or manner.

    Examples

    1. 1

      Greeting

      She waved vivaciously from across the street when she saw me.

    2. 2

      Dinner conversation

      During dinner, he spoke vivaciously about his new job.

    3. 3

      Storytelling

      She tells stories so vivaciously that everyone stops to listen.

    4. 4

      Stage performance

      On stage, the singer moved vivaciously and drew the audience in right away.

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    Used with (collocations)

    • smiled vivaciously
    • chatted vivaciously
    • laughed vivaciously

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    • vivaciouslyadverb