Verve Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvɝv

VURV

UK

vˈɜːv

VURV

Definition

Great energy, spirit, or enthusiasm, especially in artistic activities or performances.

Usage & Nuances

'Verve' is slightly formal and often used to praise creative, lively expression. Common with art, music, writing, or performances: 'sings with verve', 'writes with verve'. Not usually used for physical energy alone. Synonyms include 'vitality', 'enthusiasm', and 'flair'.

• Spanish: vitalidad - energía - entusiasmo
• Portuguese (BR): vitalidade - energia - entusiasmo
• Portuguese (PT): vitalidade - energia - entusiasmo
• Chinese (Simplified): 活力 - 热情
• Chinese (Traditional): 活力 - 熱情
• Hindi: ऊर्जा - जोश - उत्साह
• Arabic: حيوية - نشاط - حماس
• Bengali: উৎসাহ - প্রাণশক্তি
• Russian: энергия - живость - вдохновение
• Japanese: 熱意 - 活気
• Vietnamese: nhiệt huyết - sức sống
• Korean: 열정 - 활기
• Turkish: coşku - canlılık
• Urdu: جوش و خروش - ولولہ
• Indonesian: semangat - vitalitas

Example Sentences

She played the piano with great verve.

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The actor delivered his lines with verve.

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Her painting is full of verve and color.

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You can feel the verve in his writing—it just jumps off the page.

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Their performance brought real verve to the stage tonight.

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Even after hours, she kept telling stories with the same verve as when she started.

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