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Va-va-voom

n.energetic, joyfulplayful

What it means

A striking quality of energy, style, or appeal.

Reach for it when celebrating conspicuous energy, glamour, or audience appeal

Bold brass gave the closing number real va-va-voom tonight.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    oomph

    extra force or excitement is wanted

    not when Oomph is deliberately vague and very informal.

  • playful

    pizzazz

    showy energy makes something memorable

    not when Pizzazz need not include physical allure.

  • everyday

    flair

    distinctive skill or style deserves notice

    not when Flair can be quiet rather than electrifying.

  • everyday

    sex appeal

    physical attractiveness is the intended claim

    not when Sex appeal narrows the praise to desirability.

  • warm

    sparkle

    brightness and lively charm lift the result

    not when Sparkle suggests lightness, not sensual appeal.

  • formal

    magnetism

    a person draws attention almost effortlessly

    not when Magnetism describes attraction without visible exuberance.

  • literary

    panache

    confident stylish execution is central

    not when Panache emphasizes manner more than impact.

Said against

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  • dullness
  • flatness
  • drabness

It naturally appears in

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  • real va-va-voom

    The brass section gave the finale real va-va-voom.

  • add va-va-voom

    A scarlet lining can add va-va-voom to the restrained coat.

  • visual va-va-voom

    Hand-painted lettering supplied the poster's visual va-va-voom.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.