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liveliness

[/ˈlaɪvlinəs/]
noun
vivacidade
1. the quality of being lively, energetic, or animated
The liveliness of the party made it memorable.
A vivacidade da festa a tornou memorável.
2. briskness or quickness of movement or action
She walked with great liveliness despite her age.
Ela caminhava com grande vivacidade apesar da sua idade.
3. brightness or vividness of color or appearance
The liveliness of the painting's colors attracted many visitors.
A vivacidade das cores da pintura atraiu muitos visitantes.
NYC Slang
spunk, pizzazz
Synonyms
vivacityanimationenergyvigorbrisknessspiritednessvibrancy
Antonyms
dullnesslethargysluggishnessapathyinertialifelessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vivacidade
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
animação
alternative term emphasizing enthusiasm
São Paulo
vivacidade
formal and standard usage
Portugal
vivacidade
also used, sometimes 'animação' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of life and liveliness
bring liveliness to something
lack of liveliness
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