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Definitions

verve

[vurv] / vɜrv /
NOUN
energy, enthusiasm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gumption gusto intensity liveliness moxie passion pep sparkle spunk stamina toughness vigor vitality zeal zest
STRONG
activity ardor dash drive endurance fire force forcefulness get-up-and-go go hardihood juice pizazz pluck power punch spirit steam strength vim virility zing zip
WEAK
élan
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy cowardice dullness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy weakness
STRONG
enervation idleness incompetence

Example Sentences

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"And I thought he will just surprise us and will play with the same verve and excitement but, yeah, he struggles to have the full impact."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“As my father’s words to me, they ring out loud and clear today,” he said with the sort of verve that is rarely heard around the team these days.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

By Wednesday afternoon, the president had apparently decided to try to bring some of his verve and bombast to the White House’s East Room.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

I have enjoyed the caustic verve of this Claude.ai promotional campaign, which seems to be heading off the inevitable swoon of the A.I. revolution before it firmly takes hold.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026

Effie, shining in a wig of metallic gold, lacks her usual verve.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins