English words for 'vigorous and animated'
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noun
- an energetic style
- the property of being able to survive and grow
- a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
- (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms
- Energy or vigour.
- The capacity to live and develop.
- That which distinguishes living from nonliving things; life, animateness.
adj
- Vigorous and energetic.
- vigorously energetic or forceful
- (weaponry) Of a weapon, of a caliber or power that exceeds the typical threshold.
- (optics) Of an instrument, capable of great magnification.
- Possessing great physical or political power.
- (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification
adj
- Dynamic, energetic.
- That lives.
- (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) having a referent that is considered alive (this generally includes humans, animals and deities, sometimes also plants, spirits, etc.)
- Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
- (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
- endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
- endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
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- Powerful; energetic.
- Changing; active; in motion.
- (computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.
- Able to change and adapt.
- (grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
- (music) Having to do with the volume of sound.
- Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
- of or relating to dynamics
- characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
- (used of verbs (e.g. ‘to run’) and participial adjectives (e.g. ‘running’ in ‘running water’)) expressing action rather than a state of being
noun
- (physics) A moving force.
- (grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
- (music) A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.
- (music) The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.
- A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
- an efficient incentive
noun
- Animation; spirit; vivacity.
- (countable) A living being; the fact of a particular individual being alive. (Chiefly when indicating individuals were lost (died) or saved.)
- The span of time during which an object operates.
- (uncountable, insurance) The life insurance industry.
- A particular phase or period of existence.
- The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.
- The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
- (informal) Social life.
- (colloquial) A life sentence; a period of imprisonment that lasts until the convict's death (or, sometimes, parole).
- The most lively component or participant.
- (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
- An opportunity for existence.
- (countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).
- A period extending from a when a (positive or negative) office, punishment, etc is conferred on someone until that person dies (or, sometimes, reaches retirement age).
- A worthwhile existence.
- (baseball, softball, cricket) A chance for the batter (or batting team) to bat again, given as a result of a misplay by a member of the fielding team.
- Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
- Lifeforms, generally or collectively.
- A biography.
- Existence.
- A particular aspect of existence.
- (biology) The status possessed by any of a number of entities, including animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and sometimes viruses, which have the properties of replication and metabolism.
- (video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
- Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
- The period of time during which an object is recognizable.
- One of a player's chances to play in various children's playground games, lost when a mistake is made, for example being struck by the ball in dodgeball.
- animation and energy in action or expression
- a characteristic state or mode of living
- a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives
- the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
- the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
- the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living
- a living person
- living things collectively
- the condition of living or the state of being alive
- the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones
- a motive for living
- an account of the series of events making up a person's life
- the period from the present until death
- the period between birth and the present time
verb
adj
- Vigorous, energetic, or dynamic.
- vigorously energetic or forceful
- (chemistry) Producing a large amount of energy when reacting.
- (physics, of an elementary particle, or the equivalent electromagnetic radiation) Having an energy greater than 100,000 electron volts.
- providing a relatively large amount of energy upon undergoing a chemical reaction
- of or relating to elementary particles having energies of hundreds of thousands of electron volts
noun
- (figuratively) An energetic person.
- (electromagnetism) An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.
- (astrophysics) The mechanism by which a celestial body, such as the Earth or a star, generates a magnetic field.
- generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
noun
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- spicy or savory condiment
- (figurative) A characteristic or quality which accompanies another thing.
- (countable, uncountable, originally US) A condiment or sauce added to food for a spicy or tangy flavour; specifically, one made with chopped, pickled fruit or vegetables.
- (uncountable) Enjoyment of flavour or taste; (countable) an instance of this.
- (carpentry, by extension) In a wooden frame: the projection or shoulder around, or at the side of, a tenon (“projecting member made to insert into a mortise”), used to strengthen a mortise-and-tenon joint.
- (figurative, uncountable) Enjoyment of something pleasant; (countable) an instance of this.
- (countable) A savoury dish or course of dishes, especially one accompanying rather than forming the main part of a meal; an appetizer, a side dish.
- (music, historical) A type of ornamentation comprising one or more trills.
verb
- derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- (transitive, carpentry) To add one or more relishes (noun etymology 2 sense 2) to (a tenon, piece of wood, etc.).
- To give (something) (a pleasant) flavour or taste; to make appetizing.
- (figurative) Followed by in: to take delight or pleasure.
- (also reflexive, figurative, sometimes in the negative) To take delight or pleasure in (someone or oneself, or something).
noun
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- a tart spicy quality
- (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. A state of being zesty.
- General vibrance of flavour.
- The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
- (slang, LGBTQ, derogatory) State of being a flamboyant or effeminate homosexual.
- (rare) The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
verb
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- A lively, high-energy person.
- (precise) The type of handgun with the chamber integral with the barrel.
- (American football) An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him.
- (loosely) A handgun
- The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.
- a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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- condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
- a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
- an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
- A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
- (military) A state of readiness for potential combat.
- An alarm.
- (computing) Synonym of bell (“bell character”).
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- vigorously energetic or forceful
- used of gasoline; having a high octane number
- (figuratively, by extension) High-powered, energetic, forceful or dynamic.
- (automotive, engineering) Of fuel, having a high octane number, good antiknock characteristics; used in high-performance vehicles.
- (figuratively) Of a drink, highly intoxicating or caffeinated.
adj
- Of a person: lively, vivacious.
- Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
- Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
- Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
- Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
- Of light: brilliant, intense.
- Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
- (music) Of a note: slightly sharp.
- In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
- Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
- Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
- Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
- Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- Glorious; illustrious.
- Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
- Of a scent or taste: having an agreeable balance of sweet and sour, often with associations of coolness, freshness, and sometimes aromaticity.
- (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
- Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
- Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
- (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
- Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
- Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
- not made dim or less bright
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- likely to turn out well in the future
- clear and sharp and ringing
- having lots of light either natural or artificial
- splendid
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- having strong or striking color
- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- characterized by happiness or gladness
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- (chiefly in the plural) Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
- A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
- (painting) An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
verb
- (transitive, figuratively) Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
- (transitive) Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
- (intransitive, also figuratively) Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.
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- the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
- hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
- The action of the verb to drive in any sense.
- In particular, the action of operating a motor vehicle.
- (golf) The act of driving the ball; hitting the ball a long distance, especially from the tee to the putting green.
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- an energetic person with unusual initiative
- an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
- A mechanism (usually one operated by electricity, compressed air, a spring, or an explosive gas), attached to an internal-combustion engine, as on an automobile, and used as a means of starting the engine without cranking it by hand.
- An engine so equipped, or the vehicle that it powers.
- A person who shows initiative and resourcefulness.
noun
- an alert and energetic person
- a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
- a shallow-draft sailboat with a sharp prow, flat bottom, and triangular sail; formerly used along the northern Atlantic coast of the United States
- A Sharpie or other brand of felt-tipped marker pen.
- (birdwatching, US) Clipping of sharp-shinned hawk.
- (Australia) A member of a violent, fashionably dressed youth gang of the 1960s and 1970s.
- (US) A long, narrow fishing boat used in shallow waters.
- (US, regional) A knowledgeable fisherman.
- (colloquial) An alert person.
- (birdwatching, Australia, New Zealand) Clipping of sharp-tailed sandpiper.
- (US) A swindler.
noun
- an energetic style
- the property of being able to survive and grow
- a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
- (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms
- Energy or vigour.
- The capacity to live and develop.
- That which distinguishes living from nonliving things; life, animateness.
noun
verb
noun
- Animation; spirit; vivacity.
- (countable) A living being; the fact of a particular individual being alive. (Chiefly when indicating individuals were lost (died) or saved.)
- The span of time during which an object operates.
- (uncountable, insurance) The life insurance industry.
- A particular phase or period of existence.
- The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.
- The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
- (informal) Social life.
- (colloquial) A life sentence; a period of imprisonment that lasts until the convict's death (or, sometimes, parole).
- The most lively component or participant.
- (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
- An opportunity for existence.
- (countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).
- A period extending from a when a (positive or negative) office, punishment, etc is conferred on someone until that person dies (or, sometimes, reaches retirement age).
- A worthwhile existence.
- (baseball, softball, cricket) A chance for the batter (or batting team) to bat again, given as a result of a misplay by a member of the fielding team.
- Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
- Lifeforms, generally or collectively.
- A biography.
- Existence.
- A particular aspect of existence.
- (biology) The status possessed by any of a number of entities, including animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and sometimes viruses, which have the properties of replication and metabolism.
- (video games) One of the player's chances to play, lost when the player's character dies or when certain mistakes are made.
- Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
- The period of time during which an object is recognizable.
- One of a player's chances to play in various children's playground games, lost when a mistake is made, for example being struck by the ball in dodgeball.
- animation and energy in action or expression
- a characteristic state or mode of living
- a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives
- the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
- the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
- the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living
- a living person
- living things collectively
- the condition of living or the state of being alive
- the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones
- a motive for living
- an account of the series of events making up a person's life
- the period from the present until death
- the period between birth and the present time
verb
noun
- (figuratively) An energetic person.
- (electromagnetism) An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.
- (astrophysics) The mechanism by which a celestial body, such as the Earth or a star, generates a magnetic field.
- generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
noun
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- spicy or savory condiment
- (figurative) A characteristic or quality which accompanies another thing.
- (countable, uncountable, originally US) A condiment or sauce added to food for a spicy or tangy flavour; specifically, one made with chopped, pickled fruit or vegetables.
- (uncountable) Enjoyment of flavour or taste; (countable) an instance of this.
- (carpentry, by extension) In a wooden frame: the projection or shoulder around, or at the side of, a tenon (“projecting member made to insert into a mortise”), used to strengthen a mortise-and-tenon joint.
- (figurative, uncountable) Enjoyment of something pleasant; (countable) an instance of this.
- (countable) A savoury dish or course of dishes, especially one accompanying rather than forming the main part of a meal; an appetizer, a side dish.
- (music, historical) A type of ornamentation comprising one or more trills.
verb
- derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- (transitive, carpentry) To add one or more relishes (noun etymology 2 sense 2) to (a tenon, piece of wood, etc.).
- To give (something) (a pleasant) flavour or taste; to make appetizing.
- (figurative) Followed by in: to take delight or pleasure.
- (also reflexive, figurative, sometimes in the negative) To take delight or pleasure in (someone or oneself, or something).
noun
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- a tart spicy quality
- (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. A state of being zesty.
- General vibrance of flavour.
- The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
- (slang, LGBTQ, derogatory) State of being a flamboyant or effeminate homosexual.
- (rare) The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
verb
noun
- A lively, high-energy person.
- (precise) The type of handgun with the chamber integral with the barrel.
- (American football) An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him.
- (loosely) A handgun
- The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.
- a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
verb
noun
- an energetic person with unusual initiative
- an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
- A mechanism (usually one operated by electricity, compressed air, a spring, or an explosive gas), attached to an internal-combustion engine, as on an automobile, and used as a means of starting the engine without cranking it by hand.
- An engine so equipped, or the vehicle that it powers.
- A person who shows initiative and resourcefulness.
noun
- an alert and energetic person
- a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
- a shallow-draft sailboat with a sharp prow, flat bottom, and triangular sail; formerly used along the northern Atlantic coast of the United States
- A Sharpie or other brand of felt-tipped marker pen.
- (birdwatching, US) Clipping of sharp-shinned hawk.
- (Australia) A member of a violent, fashionably dressed youth gang of the 1960s and 1970s.
- (US) A long, narrow fishing boat used in shallow waters.
- (US, regional) A knowledgeable fisherman.
- (colloquial) An alert person.
- (birdwatching, Australia, New Zealand) Clipping of sharp-tailed sandpiper.
- (US) A swindler.
adj
- Vigorous and energetic.
- vigorously energetic or forceful
- (weaponry) Of a weapon, of a caliber or power that exceeds the typical threshold.
- (optics) Of an instrument, capable of great magnification.
- Possessing great physical or political power.
- (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification
adj
- Dynamic, energetic.
- That lives.
- (grammar, of a noun or pronoun) having a referent that is considered alive (this generally includes humans, animals and deities, sometimes also plants, spirits, etc.)
- Possessing the quality or ability of motion.
- (grammar) Inflected to agree with an animate noun or pronoun.
- endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
- endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life
- belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
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- Powerful; energetic.
- Changing; active; in motion.
- (computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.
- Able to change and adapt.
- (grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
- (music) Having to do with the volume of sound.
- Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
- of or relating to dynamics
- characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
- (used of verbs (e.g. ‘to run’) and participial adjectives (e.g. ‘running’ in ‘running water’)) expressing action rather than a state of being
noun
- (physics) A moving force.
- (grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
- (music) A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.
- (music) The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.
- A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
- an efficient incentive
adj
- Vigorous, energetic, or dynamic.
- vigorously energetic or forceful
- (chemistry) Producing a large amount of energy when reacting.
- (physics, of an elementary particle, or the equivalent electromagnetic radiation) Having an energy greater than 100,000 electron volts.
- providing a relatively large amount of energy upon undergoing a chemical reaction
- of or relating to elementary particles having energies of hundreds of thousands of electron volts
adj
noun
- condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
- a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
- an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
- A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
- (military) A state of readiness for potential combat.
- An alarm.
- (computing) Synonym of bell (“bell character”).
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- vigorously energetic or forceful
- used of gasoline; having a high octane number
- (figuratively, by extension) High-powered, energetic, forceful or dynamic.
- (automotive, engineering) Of fuel, having a high octane number, good antiknock characteristics; used in high-performance vehicles.
- (figuratively) Of a drink, highly intoxicating or caffeinated.
adj
- Of a person: lively, vivacious.
- Of a room or other place: having acoustic qualities that tend to cause much echoing or reverberation of sound, particularly at high frequencies.
- Of the face or eyes, or a smile: showing happiness or hopefulness; cheerful, lively.
- Of a colour: not muted or pale; bold, brilliant, vivid.
- Of climate or weather: not cloudy or gloomy; fair; also, of a period of time, the sky, etc.: characterized by much sunshine and good weather.
- Of light: brilliant, intense.
- Of a substance: clear, transparent; also, pure, unadulterated; (specifically) of wine: free of suspended particles; not cloudy; fine.
- (music) Of a note: slightly sharp.
- In good spirits; happy, optimistic.
- Of a scent or taste: not bland or mild; bold, sharp, strong.
- Of a musical instrument, sound, or a voice: clearly audible; clear, resounding, and often high-pitched.
- Clearly apparent; conspicuous.
- Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- Glorious; illustrious.
- Of a place: not dark; well-lit.
- Of a scent or taste: having an agreeable balance of sweet and sour, often with associations of coolness, freshness, and sometimes aromaticity.
- (metallurgy) Of a metal object or surface: lacking any protective coating or surface treatment for the prevention of corrosion.
- Of an opportunity or outlook: having a reasonable chance of success; favourable, good.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: reflecting much light; having a high lustre; gleaming, shiny.
- Of an object, surface, etc.: having vivid colour(s); colourful.
- Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
- (music) Of a rhythm or tempo: lively, upbeat.
- Of a period of history or time: happy, prosperous, successful.
- Of conversation, writing, etc.: imaginative or sparkling with wit; clever, witty.
- not made dim or less bright
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- likely to turn out well in the future
- clear and sharp and ringing
- having lots of light either natural or artificial
- splendid
- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- having strong or striking color
- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- characterized by happiness or gladness
adv
noun
- (chiefly in the plural) Something (especially a product intended for sale) that has vivid colours or a lustrous appearance.
- A person with a naturalistic worldview with no mystical or supernatural elements.
- (painting) An artist's brush used in acrylic and oil painting with a long ferrule and a flat, somewhat tapering bristle head.
verb
- (transitive, figuratively) Often followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to make (someone or something) energetic, or happy and optimistic.
- (transitive) Often followed by up: to cast light on (someone or something); to brighten, to illuminate.
- (intransitive, also figuratively) Often followed by up: to become bright (in various senses); to brighten.
adj
noun
- the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
- hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
- The action of the verb to drive in any sense.
- In particular, the action of operating a motor vehicle.
- (golf) The act of driving the ball; hitting the ball a long distance, especially from the tee to the putting green.