July 05, 2011
- vivacious (adjective)
- \vuh-VAY-shus\

- What does it mean?
- : full of life and good spirits
- How do you use it?
- For her 65th birthday, my vivacious grandmother decided to go skydiving.
- Are you a word wiz?
"Vivacious" is one of a whole host of words that describe someone who has a zest for life. Which answer below contains synonyms of "vivacious"?
Your intellect is a lively one if you chose C! "Vivacious," "lively," and "sprightly" all mean very alive and spirited. "Vivacious" suggests an active wittiness that is often playful or attractive (as in, "a vivacious talk-show host"). "Lively" implies alertness, quickness, or energy (such as, "politicians engaged in a lively debate about foreign policy"). "Sprightly" is used of something or someone light and playful that enjoys or revels in life (for example, "sprightly, upbeat music that had us all out on the dance floor").

