Word of the Day

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Write a few sentences using our word of the day and post in the comments.                                                                                               TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

Verve

[vurv]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: French, late 17th century

An energetic style of a literary or artistic work or performance

A vigorous nature or liveliness

Examples of Verve in a sentence

The new exhibit at the modern art museum was full of verve and genre-defying pieces.

The children loved their babysitter for her verve and playfulness.

About Verve

English borrowed "verve" from French, where it has an identical spelling and meaning — energy, spirit, animation. Feel free to employ a French accent when using this word. You’ll be correct either way.

Did you Know?

"Verve" is used today to describe the energy that gives life to an artistic performance, composition, or piece of writing. Any sort of creator has verve. But an old-fashioned usage of the word simply meant a special talent or ability. Your verve could be fixing a toilet or composing a symphony.

Comments

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Illya vigorously applauded his approval; the performance of the ballet 'Giselle' was full of beauty and great verve. It helped that the principle dancer was a friend his from his student days in Paris. He was looking forward to spending the evening with Amélie, catching up on old times, among other things...