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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Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
With this era of our lives comes a vitality—experience, diversity, versatility, strength, humor, confidence.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
Not only is the economic vitality of our city compromised by these crimes, but these offenders pose a physical danger to every one of us who live and work here.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Alba, your character embodies a particular type of vitality and also represents Michela Murgia’s legacy.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 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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