noun
lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.
Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; < Latin, accusative of vīs energy, force
1835–45, Americanism; < Latin, accusative of vīs energy, force
Synonyms
vigor, pep, energy, dash.
vigor, pep, energy, dash.
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| —n | |
| slang exuberant vigour and energy | |
| [C19: from Latin, from vīs; related to Greek is strength] | |
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Word Origin & History
vim
1843, usually said to be from L. vim, accusative of vis "strength, force, power, energy." But perhaps the modern word is purely imitative.
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Example sentences
He's not entirely likable, doesn't seem to care, is full of vim and vitriol and everything is allowed in his worldview.
Every country feels that it does some things better than others, and defends such national strengths with special vim.
Many at the firm might wish it could go private again and recover its capitalist vim.
It may even choose someone with some vim and vigour, with a bent for reform.
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