adjective

vivacious

/vɪˈveɪʃəs/ · say it: vih·VAY·shus

attractively lively and animated

In Personality & Character

In more detail

1. (adjective) lively, energetic, and full of enthusiasm and excitement

2. (adjective) (of a person) cheerful and sociable, enjoying social activities

Examples

1. She gave a vivacious performance that delighted the audience.
2. He has a vivacious personality and makes friends easily.

How to use vivacious

Vivacious describes someone who is energetic and full of life, typically used admiringly. It emphasizes both personality and social warmth—a vivacious person is engaging and enjoys interaction. Unlike merely 'cheerful', vivacious implies a vibrant, almost magnetic quality.

Common phrases

vivacious personality
vivacious woman
vivacious energy
vivacious charm
vivacious laugh

Synonyms

lively · animated · spirited · bubbly · exuberant

Opposites

subdued · dull · listless

Word family

vivacity (noun) · vivaciously (adverb)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes overuse vivacious for inanimate objects or abstract concepts; it is primarily applied to people or occasionally animals, not situations or ideas.

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