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vivaciously

vivaciously

6.4
In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited
  • adverb
  • /vɪˈveɪʃəsli/
translation icon : vivazmente
  • He spoke vivaciously about his travels, making everyone eager to hear more of his adventures.

Examples

  • She danced vivaciously at the party, bringing energy and joy to everyone around her.

  • Indeed, carnival is so vivaciously celebrated that the necessary political criticism is almost too obvious to make.

    Academic text (1997)
  • "Above, the speaker vivaciously announced live as he perched himself in one of the trees that stood around the arena."

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Leonard was never more boring than when he talked about the practice, but for Jeffrey, Lisa smiled and nodded and tried to respond vivaciously so that everyone could see what a good time she was having.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The children played vivaciously in the park, laughing and running freely under the sun.

Synonyms

heartily
vsvivaciously
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

leans toward bright animated playfulness rather than sincere depth
merrily
vsvivaciously
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

focuses on high spirited animation rather than simple enjoyment
energetically
vsvivaciously
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

leans toward animated high spirit rather than physical force
joyously
vsvivaciously
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

leans toward animated high spirit rather than deep joyful feeling
gaily
vsvivaciously
5 5.2

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

focuses more on high spirited movement than simple brightness
cheerily
vsvivaciously
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

places more weight on animated high energy than mild cheer
animatedly
vsvivaciously
2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

focuses on high spirited energy rather than visible motion
vibrantly
vsvivaciously
2 3.5

Shows lively energy and bright color

is more about spirited movement than visual brightness
dynamically
vsvivaciously
2 4.6

In a lively and energetic way

is more about playful high spirit than forceful drive
exuberantly
vsvivaciously
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

focuses more on spirited movement than broad display
jauntily
vsvivaciously
1 6.4

Someone moves in a lively, confident way that shows style

emphasizes pure animated liveliness rather than stylish showiness
lustily
vsvivaciously
1 4.7

With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm

focuses on animated high spirit rather than raw physical vigor
jovially
vsvivaciously
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

focuses on lively animated energy rather than friendly humor
zestfully
vsvivaciously
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is more about playful animation than eager appetite
buoyantly
vsvivaciously
1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

is more about animated high spirit than hopeful mood
spiritedly
vsvivaciously
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

leans toward lively animation rather than mere upbeat morale
ebulliently
vsvivaciously
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is more about lively outward animation than bubbling joy
zestily
vsvivaciously
1 5.3

In a lively and excited way

focuses on high spirited animation not merely keen interest
boisterously
vsvivaciously
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is energetic and lively but not necessarily loud or forceful
livingly
vsvivaciously
  • Archaic
7.1

In a way that shows energy and makes things seem real

means the same without adding other nuance
chirpily
vsvivaciously
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is more about active animated energy than light brightness
mirthfully
vsvivaciously
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is more about lively animated energy than amusement
jollily
vsvivaciously
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is more about spirited animation than gentle playfulness
gayly
vsvivaciously
  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

is more about animated high energy than mere joyfulness
perkily
vsvivaciously
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more about spirited animation than brisk self confidence
sparklingly
vsvivaciously
6.0

In a lively and clever way that makes people laugh

is more about high spirited animation than witty brilliance
sassily
vsvivaciously
  • Informal
7.1

In a bold, lively, slightly rude way that attracts attention

is lively and animated but lacks bold cheeky attitude

Antonyms

3 4.4

In a boring way that shows little interest or energy

How Lively

exuberantly
1 5.1
vivaciously
6.4
briskly
24 3.5
cheerfully
34 1.0
pleasantly
50 1.0
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

vivaciously positive
vivaciouslier comparative
vivaciousliest superlative

Morphology

vivaciously = vivacious (transparent) = vivacious + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'vivacious' using the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Vivaciously comes from the Latin root viv- meaning 'to live', the same root you can see in vivid and revive. So, to act vivaciously is to act 'full of life' and very energetic.