vitality

noun

vi·​tal·​i·​ty vī-ˈta-lə-tē 

plural vitalities

1

a

: lively and animated character

b

: power of enduring

2

a

: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving

b

: capacity to live and develop

also : physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed

Synonyms

• animation
• briskness
• exuberance
• jazziness
• liveliness
• lustiness
• peppiness
• robustness
• sprightliness
• vibrance
• vibrancy
• vigorousness

Examples of vitality in a Sentence

Her prose is full of vitality.

These scandals could threaten the vitality of the sport.

the economic vitality of our cities

Recent Examples on the Web

As education continues to shape urban vitality, moving to one of these education-rich cities can offer academic and professional opportunities to set your child up for success in the Ivy League college admissions process. —Christopher Rim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025

Cleveland ranks among the nation's worst-performing big cities in terms of economic vitality, but improvements could be on the way. —Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025

My focus over the next year will center on three key areas: traffic safety, neighborhoods and community vitality. —Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025

At Bandcamp, familiarity and nostalgia do not rule, and its vitality is the opposite of Spotify and YouTube Music. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

vitality

noun

vi·​tal·​i·​ty vī-ˈtal-ət-ē 

plural vitalities

1

a

: the property by which the living can be separated from the nonliving : life

b

: capacity to live and develop

2

: energy of mind or body

3

a

: the ability to last

b

: lively and animated spirit

Medical Definition

vitality

noun

vi·​tal·​i·​ty vī-ˈtal-ət-ē 

plural vitalities

1

: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving

2

: capacity to live and develop

also : physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed