Definitions

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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Her range and vitality made every song a celebration and defined the sound of Bollywood for generations.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Underlining those priorities, Zheng said the "massive scale" and "vitality" of China's economy give leaders "the boldness and confidence to cope with various risks and market fluctuations".

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

“The passion, the vitality of these residents, the mentoring of young, up-and-coming artists … I went over to the piano and wrote the song.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

When he talks of flourishing, he talks of vitality and awakening, but also of slowing down and relaxing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Ironically, as we discovered and distinguished ourselves, a new collective came into being—a vitality, a presence, a spirit that had not been there before.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli

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