Va-va-voom
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.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
Fits when extra force or excitement is wanted
Careful Oomph is deliberately vague and very informal.
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playful
Fits when showy energy makes something memorable
Careful Pizzazz need not include physical allure.
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everyday
Fits when distinctive skill or style deserves notice
Careful Flair can be quiet rather than electrifying.
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everyday
sex appeal
Fits when physical attractiveness is the intended claim
Careful Sex appeal narrows the praise to desirability.
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warm
Fits when brightness and lively charm lift the result
Careful Sparkle suggests lightness, not sensual appeal.
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formal
Fits when a person draws attention almost effortlessly
Careful Magnetism describes attraction without visible exuberance.
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literary
Fits when confident stylish execution is central
Careful Panache emphasizes manner more than impact.
Opposites 3
- dullness
- flatness
- drabness
Common phrases 3
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real va-va-voom
The brass section gave the finale real va-va-voom.
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add va-va-voom
A scarlet lining can add va-va-voom to the restrained coat.
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visual va-va-voom
Hand-painted lettering supplied the poster's visual va-va-voom.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Commander Keane, Australian accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated