verve

verve  (vûrv)

n.

1. Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition: The revival lacked the verve of the original musical.

2. Vitality; liveliness. See Synonyms at vigor.

3. Archaic Aptitude; talent.

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[French, from Old French, fanciful expression, probably from Vulgar Latin *verva, from Latin verba, pl. of verbum, word; see wer-⁵ in Indo-European roots.]

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verve

Noun

great enthusiasm or liveliness [Latin verba words, chatter]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

verve - an energetic style                   vitality vim, muscularity, vigor, vigour, energy - an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy"; "a remarkable muscularity of style" sparkle, twinkle, spark, light - merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"

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verve

noun enthusiasm, energy, spirit, life, force, punch (informal) dash, pep, sparkle, zip (informal) vitality, animation, vigour, zeal, gusto, get-up-and-go (informal) élan, brio, vivacity, liveliness, vim (slang) << OPPOSITE indifference

Translations

verve [vəːv] n → brío

verve [vəːv] n → brio m; enthousiasme m

verve [vəːv] n → Schwung m

verve [vəːv] n → brio; entusiasmo