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Vivacity

usgb/vaɪˈvæsəti/Volume
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Use in PersonificationPlay
Apply 'vivacity' to inanimate objects to describe them as if they have life and energy. SlideThe city welcomed us with an unexpected vivacity.
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Emotionally PositivePlay
'Vivacity' often implies a positive and appealing characteristic in people. SlideHis vivacity made him popular among his peers.
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Often Woman-AssociatedPlay
In historical texts, 'vivacity' is more frequently attributed to women, but it's not gender-specific. SlideThe novel's heroine is celebrated for her vivacity.