vitality

[vahy-tal-i-tee] / vaɪˈtæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

energy, spirit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clout continuity endurance exuberance intensity spunk stamina strength verve vigor

STRONG

animation ardor audacity bang being bloom bounce drive existence fervor force get-up-and-go go guts life liveliness lustiness pep pizazz power pulse punch robustness snap sparkle starch steam stuff venturesomeness vim vivacity zest zing zip

WEAK

vivaciousness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy enervation inactivity lack laziness lethargy weakness

STRONG

coolness death discouragement dullness idleness incompetence indifference lifelessness timidity yielding

Example Sentences

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“Cats” is still “Cats” — now and forever, as the musical’s iconic slogan warned — but this production infuses the old lion with new vitality.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Research shows that vitality is improved by challenging avoidance, stasis and soothing habits—and instead leaning into uncertainty and discomfort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

And over time, vitality protects what matters most: our capacity to adapt, endure and remain fully alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

In quarterly earnings calls, big bank critics like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon seemed to walk back External link their past cautions on private credit’s vitality.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Everywhere there was the smell of vitality in clothes, the vital something in wool and flannel and corduroy which spring releases.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

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