Someone who stands out for their vigor or energy is described as lively.
Vivacious is an adjective that can refer to someone or something that has energy , vigor or strength . The term originates from the Latin word vivax .
For example: “The mother, exhausted, sat on the bench while her lively daughter continued running and jumping,” “After a month in the hospital, the writer was seen smiling and lively on his editor's birthday,” “ We have a lively and thriving city that does not stop growing.”
Different uses of the term vivacious
It is very interesting to observe the different nuances that this term can acquire depending on the age and species of the individual . For example, when we talk about a lively child, we simply refer to a normal and expected characteristic in a young human being, since we usually have a lot of energy during the first years of our life, and we express it through excessive activity. physical, such as playing with other children , screaming and running for no apparent reason; However, by saying that an old man is lively, the concept seems to take on a "generous" tone, as if we wanted to pretend for a few seconds that he does not represent his age or that he is still a child.
Similarly, if a terminally ill patient reacts positively to a particular treatment and has a few days of good spirits and more activity than normal, we can say that we see him as quite lively, although his appearance is different from that observed in a healthy and energetic child. . Once again, it seems that we use the word vivacious with a certain generosity, as if it were a white lie.
Astilbe arendsii is a perennial plant.
Other meanings
Returning to the meaning that we usually give it most often, it is possible to speak of a lively animal to refer to one that does not seem to enjoy rest, that needs to be in constant movement , whether running, climbing or playing. Just as in the case of humans, this attitude is typical of younger animals, although there are always exceptions.
On the other side of a lively being, there may be one who is not very active, for whom so much energy is annoying or exasperating , which is why the term lively can take on a negative nuance, especially if it is preceded by the adverb "too much."
In the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy there are various meanings of the word vivacious, and one of them is "sharp, timely, funny, insightful or ingenious" . If we are faced with a person with a great capacity to learn new concepts, or to understand comments with double meanings and respond with others who continue the tone of the conversation, we can say that this is someone lively, referring to fluidity and efficiency with which your brain works .
The idea of vivacious can also refer to someone who possesses vivacity , insight , wit and spark : “The young singer was vivacious and witty at the press conference he gave upon arriving in the country,” “It is a vivacious book, which surprises the reader.” on every page” , “With such a lively and intelligent president, I believe that the success of this company is assured.”
perennial plant
In the field of botany , a perennial plant is defined as one that lives for at least two years and that, when winter comes, loses its leaves and stems. In this way, it resembles the perennial plant, although it does not wither at any time or suffer the loss of its aerial organs.
When the period of low temperatures begins, the leaves and stems of perennial plants dry out, either partially or completely. Its roots, however, are still alive underground . Thus, when the weather becomes favorable and temperatures increase, the sprouts reappear.
Astilbe arendsii , Paeonia officinalis and Delphinium fissum are examples of perennial plants.