VITALITIES Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

vitality

noun

vī-ˈta-lə-tē

Definition of vitality

as in vigorousness

the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity a city known for the vitality of its music scene

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as in vigor

active strength of body or mind her vitality seemed to spread to everyone around her

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Recent Examples of vitality Move your body before the second cup Studies link regular exercise to reduced fatigue, more energy and greater vitality. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 New banks used to be a sign of America’s economic vitality, bringing with them new businesses and new depositors. — Jeb Hensarling, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026 In its modern version, its sculptural and chiseled oval shape inspired by the melon — a fruit long associated with abundance, prosperity and vitality — came in aluminum pleated in 24-karat gold for enhanced lightness. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Reporters at the press conference marveled at how long the frail Davis went on, sharp and with seemingly boundless vitality. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vitality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitality

Noun

Climate change can alter the vibrancy and timing of fall foliage.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2026
Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of vibrancy

Noun

To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.

— Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
In that spirit, too, Knight’s film borrows much from the library of fantasy and folklore, but with enough of its own exuberance and imagination to feel like a new standard.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of exuberance

Noun

Their banter with each other before singing, not to mention their duet itself, embraced the liveliness and feminine feminist-ness of that song.

— Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of liveliness

Noun

This sleek, elegant style highlights a deep, rich brown that adds vibrance and dimension to her overall look.

— Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Produced by Questlove and Black Thought’s Two One Five Entertainment, the show’s interviews have the natural vibrance of a party in an intimate setting, making for often surprising insights.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of vibrance

Noun

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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