Saturday, April 20, 2024

Word of the Day: Verve

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noun 1. Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm.
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French, late 17th century
Why This Word?
English borrowed the loanword "verve" from French, where it has an identical spelling and meaning — "energy, spirit, animation." "Verve" is used today to designate the energy that gives life to an artistic performance, composition, or piece of writing. ...
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