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vivacious

vi·va·cious

UK/vaɪˈveɪ.ʃəs/ US/vəˈveɪ.ʃəs/ rare obsolete rare

adjective

1.

vigorous and active

  • “a vibrant group that challenged the system”
  • “a charming and vivacious hostess”
  • “a vivacious folk dance”
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Origin

From Latin vīvāx (“lively, vigorous”) + -acious, from vīvere (“to live”).

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