verve

noun
UK: /vɜːv/
US: /vɝːv/

  1. Enthusiasm, energy, and great eagerness.

    1. She dances with great verve.
    2. He approached the project with verve and determination, eager to make a significant impact.

  2. The quality of having an energetic style.

    1. The band played with real verve.
    2. The artist painted with such verve that the colors seemed to leap off the canvas.

Synonyms

zest spirit energy animation vitality vigour enthusiasm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "verve" in English means: Enthusiasm, energy, and great eagerness., The quality of having an energetic style..

The phonetic transcription of "verve" is /vɜːv/ in British English and /vɝːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "verve": zest, spirit, energy, animation, vitality, vigour, enthusiasm.

Example usage of "verve": "She dances with great verve.". More examples on the page.