nounnounadjective
il vivace
lively
Che ha molta energia, è pieno di movimento e mostra entusiasmo.
Definition & meaning
Vivace means lively, energetic, or animated. It can describe a person, conversation, color, or atmosphere.
In music, it means lively or brisk, and is used as a performance direction.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine singular: vivace. Its plural is vivaci.
It comes from Latin vivax, meaning “long-lived” or “lively,” related to vivere , “to live.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- vivo — “lively” or “vivid”; it also means “alive.”
- animato — “animated,” often emphasizing activity or enthusiasm.
- brillante — “bright” or “brilliant,” emphasizing sparkle or intelligence.
- spento — “dull” or “lifeless,” the opposite when describing colors or mood.
- apatico — “apathetic,” the opposite when describing a person lacking interest or energy.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il gatto è molto vivace oggi.adjective
The cat is very lively today.
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