verve

Meanings

• noun

  Vitality, liveliness, or energy.

  - "The dancer's verve shone through in every move."
  - "The novel's protagonist lacked verve, making it a dull read."

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Pronunciation

1. /vɜː(r)v/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with verve
erve , gerve , erve , the nerve

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Variants

List of all variants of verve that leads to same result
verve , verves

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Etymology

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From French verve, meaning 'spirit, zest, liveliness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term verve was popularized in English literature by French author Marcel Proust.

2. In music, verve is the record label that released albums by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zest: A synonym for verve, referring to a strong enthusiasm or eagerness.

2. Vitality: A related concept to verve, referring to the energy and liveliness of an organism or system.

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Culture

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In literature, verve is often used to describe a character's charisma or spirit. In art, it can refer to the energy and vitality conveyed in a piece.

How to Memorize "verve"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Vitality, Energy, Vibrant, Enthusiasm, and Radiance'.

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