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verve

[/vɜːrv/]
noun
entusiasmo
1. enthusiastic and energetic vigor or liveliness; vivacity
She performed the dance with great verve and passion.
Ela dançou com grande entusiasmo e paixão.
2. vigor and liveliness in artistic or literary expression
The artist's paintings are full of verve and movement.
Os quadros do artista estão cheios de energia e movimento.
NYC Slang
moxie, spunk, pizzazz
Synonyms
enthusiasmvigorenergyvitalityvivacitylivelinessdynamismzeal
Antonyms
apathylethargylifelessnessdullnesssluggishness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entusiasmo
most common translation
General Brazilian
vigor
alternative form emphasizing energy
Portugal
entusiasmo
standard usage
Portugal
brio
literary/artistic context

Related Idioms & Phrases

with verve - com entusiasmo
full of verve - cheio de energia
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