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
7- playful
extra force or excitement is wanted
not when Oomph is deliberately vague and very informal.
- playful
showy energy makes something memorable
not when Pizzazz need not include physical allure.
- everyday
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
brightness and lively charm lift the result
not when Sparkle suggests lightness, not sensual appeal.
- formal
a person draws attention almost effortlessly
not when Magnetism describes attraction without visible exuberance.
- literary
confident stylish execution is central
not when Panache emphasizes manner more than impact.
Said against
3- dullness
- flatness
- drabness
It naturally appears in
3- 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
- Wiktionary, English noun, exciting or attractive quality sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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