vivacious
UK: vɪˈveɪʃəs | US: vɪˈveɪʃəs
adj. full of energy and enthusiasm; lively
adj. (of a person or their behavior) attractively lively and animated
The word "vivacious" originates from the Latin vivax (genitive vivacis), meaning "long-lived, lively," derived from vivere ("to live"). The morpheme viv- (as in "vivid," "revive") carries the core meaning of life or liveliness. The suffix -acious (from Latin -ax, -acis) denotes a tendency or quality, often forming adjectives (e.g., "audacious," "veracious"). Combined, the word literally means "tending to live fully" or "full of life," reflecting its modern sense of spirited energy.
Her vivacious personality made her the life of the party.
The vivacious colors of the painting captured everyone’s attention.
Despite her age, she remained vivacious and curious about the world.
The actor’s vivacious performance earned him a standing ovation.
The garden was filled with vivacious flowers blooming in the spring sunshine.