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Vim

n.energetic, resilientliterary

What it means

Lively energy, enthusiasm, and determined spirit.

Reach for it when celebrating robust energy and spirited effort

Nora returned to the workshop with renewed creative vim.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    zest

    eager enjoyment gives the activity brightness

    not when Zest lacks vim's sturdy force.

  • everyday

    energy

    capacity for active effort is enough

    not when Energy can be scattered or anxious.

  • warm

    spirit

    courage and enthusiasm animate the action

    not when Spirit is broad and difficult to measure.

  • professional

    drive

    motivation persistently advances a goal

    not when Drive may continue despite exhaustion.

  • professional

    vitality

    lively health or sustained strength matters

    not when Vitality describes a condition more than an approach.

  • formal

    vigor

    physical or mental strength is central

    not when Vigor may be forceful without cheerful spirit.

Said against

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  • lethargy
  • weakness
  • apathy

It naturally appears in

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  • vim and vigor

    She returned to the workshop with renewed vim and vigor.

  • full of vim

    The young goats were full of vim after the rain stopped.

  • customary vim

    He led the rehearsal with customary vim despite the early hour.

Where this comes from

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