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Definition of: vivacious
(vi·vā′shəs, vī-) adjective
1. Full of life and spirits; lively; active.
2. Obs. Tenacious of life. [<L vivax, vivacis <vivere live]
—vi·va′cious·ly adverb
—vi·va′cious·ness noun Synonyms: animated, brisk, cheerful, frolic-some, gay, jocose, jocund, lively, merry, mirthful, pleasant, sparkling, spirited, sportive. See ALIVE, SPRIGHTLY. Antonyms: dead, dreary, dull, heavy, inanimate, lifeless, monotonous, moody, spiritless, stolid, stupid.
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