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View usage for: (vɜːʳv) uncountable nounVerve is lively and forceful enthusiasm. [written] He looked for the dramatic, like the sunset in this painting, and painted it withgreat verve. She revelled in big MGM musicals with their colour and verve. Synonyms: enthusiasm, energy, spirit, life More Synonyms of verve (vɜːv) noun1. great vitality, enthusiasm, and liveliness; sparkle 2. a rare word for talent Word origin C17: from Old French: garrulity, from Latin verba words, chatter verve in American English (vɜrv) noun1. vigor and energy, as in movement, portrayal, etc. 2. exuberant enthusiasm; spirit, dash, etc. Word origin Fr < OFr, caprice, fantasy, manner of speech < L verba, pl. of verbum, word Examples of 'verve' in a sentenceverve British English: verve NOUN Verve is lively and forceful enthusiasm. He looked for the dramatic, like the sunset in this painting, and painted it with great verve. - American English: verve
- Brazilian Portuguese: garra
- Chinese: 活力
- European Spanish: brío
- French: enthousiasme
- German: Schwung
- Italian: verve
- Japanese: 気迫
- Korean: 열정
- European Portuguese: garra
- Latin American Spanish: brío
Definition great enthusiasm or liveliness He played with great style and verve. Synonyms enthusiasm welly (slang) vim Opposites reluctance , indifference , apathy , inertia , disdain , lethargy , torpor , lack of enthusiasm , languor , half-heartedness , lifelessness - vertex
- vertical
- vertigo
- verve
- very
- vessel
- vest
Additional synonymsDefinition intensity or vitality of action or expression At 65 years old, her energy is wonderful. Synonyms liveliness, life, drive, fire, spirit, determination, pep, go (informal), zip (informal), vitality, animation, vigour, verve, zest, resilience, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), élan, brio, vivacity, vim, zealDefinition strength or power slamming the door behind her with all her force Synonyms power, might, pressure, energy, stress, strength, impact, muscle, momentum, impulse, stimulus, vigour, potency, dynamism, welly (slang), lifeDefinition energy or drive She's got more get-up-and-go than anyone I know. Synonyms energy, drive, spirit, life, push (informal), strength, pep, zip (informal), vitality, stamina, vigour, zeal, verve, zest, welly (slang), vivacity, liveliness, vim, forcefulness Definition vigorous enjoyment Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto. Synonyms relish, enthusiasm, appetite, appreciation, liking, delight, pleasure, enjoyment, savour, zeal, verve, zest, fervour, exhilaration, brio, zing (informal) Definition liveliness or high spirits The town itself was full of life and character. Synonyms liveliness, activity, energy, spirit, go (informal), pep, sparkle, vitality, animation, vigour, verve, zest, high spirits, get-up-and-go (informal), oomph (informal), brio, vivacitySome may enjoy the liveliness of such a restaurant. Synonyms energy, activity, spirit, vitality, animation, dynamism, gaiety, brio, quickness, vivacity, smartness, briskness, boisterousness, sprightliness Definition high spirits, energy, or vitality They need something to put the pep back in their lives. Synonyms energy, life, spirit, zip (informal), vitality, animation, vigour, verve, high spirits, gusto, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), brio, vivacity, liveliness, vim Definition point or vigour The film lacks punch and pace. Synonyms effectiveness, force, bite, impact, point, drive, vigour, verve, forcefulness Definition liveliness and wit There was little sparkle in their performance. Synonyms vivacity, life, spirit, dash, zip (informal), vitality, animation, panache, gaiety (old-fashioned), élan, brio, liveliness, vim Definition liveliness shown in what a person does They played with spirit. Synonyms liveliness, energy, vigour, life, force, fire, resolution, enterprise, enthusiasm, sparkle, warmth, animation, zest, mettle, welly (slang), ardour, earnestness, brioAdditional synonymsDefinition physical or mental energy He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.He played with great vigour. Synonyms energy, might, force, vitality, power, activity, spirit, strength, snap (informal), punch (informal), dash, pep, zip (informal), animation, verve, gusto, dynamism, welly (slang), oomph (informal), brio, robustness, liveliness, vim, forcefulness Definition physical or mental energy He fell in love with her for her vitality and sense of fun. Synonyms energy, vivacity, sparkle, go (informal), life, strength, pep, stamina, animation, vigour, exuberance, welly (slang), brio, robustness, liveliness, vim, lustiness, vivaciousness Definition the quality of being vivacious She danced past, bubbling with vivacity. Synonyms liveliness, life, energy, spirit, pep, sparkle, animation, high spirits, welly (slang), gaiety, brio, ebullience, effervescence, sprightliness Definition great enthusiasm or eagerness, esp. for a religious movement his zeal for teaching Synonyms enthusiasm, passion, zest, fire, spirit, warmth, devotion, verve, fervour, eagerness, gusto, militancy, fanaticism, ardour, earnestness, keenness, fervency Definition energy or vigour He gave the choreography his usual class and zip. Synonyms energy, go (informal), life, drive, spirit, punch (informal), pep, sparkle, vitality, vigour, verve, zest, gusto, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), oomph (informal), brio, zing (informal), liveliness, vim, pizzazz or pizazz (informal) Definition style and liveliness The part was performed with élan by a promising young tenor. Synonyms style, spirit, dash, flair (informal), animation, vigour, verve, zest, panache, esprit, brio, vivacity, impetuosity |