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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Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The overall mood strikes a new balance between ease, refinement and visual vitality, infusing men’s fashion with a refreshing sense of modern elegance.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
This glass brings motion and vitality to an art form typically thought of as static and unchanging, co-authors Lisa Stone and Jim Zanzi point out in their 1991 book, The Art of Fred Smith.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Its continued vitality and accessibility depend on thoughtful stewardship.
—Jessica Hanson York, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 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 19 Jul. 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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