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
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
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The principal vectors of income, each integral to the financial vitality of these institutions, include:
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This was most viscerally expressed in my living room – playing with the color orange, which traditionally represents joy, vitality, imagination, and pride.
—Virginia Cumberbatch, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
The vitality of classic formats such as thrillers and mysteries comes not from their nostalgic reminders of old movies but from their power to inspire and embody new ideas and stylistic advances.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Nurturing Intellectual Curiosity Selective colleges consistently seek students who demonstrate intellectual vitality—a genuine enthusiasm for learning that extends beyond grade-seeking behavior.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This was most viscerally expressed in my living room – playing with the color orange, which traditionally represents joy, vitality, imagination, and pride.
—Virginia Cumberbatch, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
The vitality of classic formats such as thrillers and mysteries comes not from their nostalgic reminders of old movies but from their power to inspire and embody new ideas and stylistic advances.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Nurturing Intellectual Curiosity Selective colleges consistently seek students who demonstrate intellectual vitality—a genuine enthusiasm for learning that extends beyond grade-seeking behavior.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vitality
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“Vitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitality. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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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
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