Verve Definition

vûrv
noun
Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition.
The revival lacked the verve of the original musical.
American Heritage
Vigor and energy, as in movement, portrayal, etc.
Webster's New World
Exuberant enthusiasm; spirit, dash, etc.
Webster's New World
Vitality; liveliness.
American Heritage
Aptitude.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Verve

  • French from Old French fanciful expression probably from Vulgar Latin verva from Latin verba pl. of verbum word wer-5 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French verve (“rapture, animation, spirit, caprice, whim")

    From Wiktionary

Verve Sentence Examples

  • The stories, though of no special merit as far as the plots are concerned, are told with verve and interest.

  • Many of us will cherish the characters she brought to the site and played with such verve and joy.

  • Performs Love Creeping Up On You with verve and gusto and a whole truckload of soul.

  • The verve and energy crackles throughout the film and sad moments are deftly handled by both cast and crew.

  • The spontaneity, the sheer human verve, and the naivety at times of the apostolic writings is there for all to see.

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