vitality

(eg. human, synonym, solace )

vitality  /vaɪ ˈtæ lə ti/ ? Meaning of "vitality"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an energetic style
  2. (n) a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
  3. (n) (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms
  4. (n) the property of being able to survive and grow

Synonym(s)

animation, elan vital, life force, vital force, energy, vim

Usage(s):

  1. We don't need to replace Citizen Kane with another all-time great filmits expansive, epic vitality remains freshbut we sure could use another Welles.
  2. To most of the planet, Raj Kapoor was India in all its vitality, humanity and poignancy.
  3. It hurts the quality of intellectual discussion in the classroom, the vitality of the university.

Quotes

  1. "So therefore my view of China is that they are internally focused to the extent that they want economic growth and vitality," Bush said.
    on Aug 31, 2007 By: President Bush Source: Daily Times

  2. "Market-determined exchange rates are essential to global economic vitality," Obama wrote, trying to rally G20 members to America's side to persuade China to move.
    on Jun 18, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Toronto Star

  3. "She has brought a new vitality to this show and the ratings prove it," Walters said of O'Donnell, who is on vacation this week.
    on Jan 3, 2007 By: Barbara Walters Source: CNN International

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