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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The fix isn’t another pleasure: 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 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

Jury chair Alex Farquharson said the shortlisted works offered "a compelling reflection of the breadth and vitality of contemporary British art".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

When that book ends, Louise predicts that, even at 50, Claude will have the same magical vitality of his youth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The mouth was wide open and ripped at the corners as though she had choked a little in giving up the tremendous vitality she had stored so long.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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