verve
gb/vˈɚv/ us/vˈɚv/
C1
English
lendület
NOUN
C1
1
lendület
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has verve; show verve; lack verve
Even after a long day, she led the meeting with real verve.
Még egy hosszú nap után is igazi lendülettel vezette az értekezletet.
The new coach brought verve and confidence to the team.
Az új edző új lendületet és önbizalmat hozott a csapatba.
His verve made the presentation feel exciting rather than routine.
Learner examples
She has a lot of verve.
Tele van lendülettel.
The team played with verve.
A csapat lendületesen játszott.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with "verb" (a type of word); "verve" is a noun meaning energy/enthusiasm.
Meaning
Energetic enthusiasm and vitality
Collocations
with verve
|youthful verve
|a burst of verve
|show verve
|full of verve
|lack verve
|fresh verve
|renewed verve
|verve and vitality
|verve and energy
Synonyms
zest (friendly word for lively enthusiasm, often for life or work in general)
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vigor (emphasizes physical or mental strength and energy)
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enthusiasm (focuses on eagerness and positive feeling more than style)
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vitality (suggests liveliness and health over time)
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pep (more informal; small, noticeable energy)
Antonyms
lethargy (a lack of energy and drive)
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listlessness (a tired, uninterested lack of enthusiasm)
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dullness (a flat, unexciting quality)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|work
|performance
Definition
strong energy and excitement
A lively, confident energy and enthusiasm, especially as shown in the way someone speaks, acts, or works.
NOUN
C1
2
lendület
B2
Usage pattern:
verve in [someone]'s [work]; [something] has verve
Her essays have verve, even when the topic is technical.
Az esszéiben még akkor is van lendület, amikor a téma technikai jellegű.
The actor delivered the lines with wit and verve.
A színész szellemességgel és lendülettel adta elő a szövegét.
The film’s dialogue is sharp, but it lacks the verve of the original.
Learner examples
His writing has verve.
Van lendület az írásában.
The music was played with verve.
A zenét nagy lendülettel adták elő.
Common mistake:
"Verve" is uncountable in most uses (not usually "a verve"), and it is not typically used as an adjective in standard English.
Meaning
Lively creative flair in expression
Collocations
comic verve
|poetic verve
|artistic verve
|narrative verve
|perform with verve
|play with verve
|write with verve
|a performance full of verve
|a show of verve
|lacking verve
Synonyms
flair (emphasizes natural talent and stylishness)
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panache (suggests showy confidence and stylish boldness)
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sparkle (highlights brightness and charm in expression)
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brio (close in meaning; often used for performances and style, slightly more formal)
Antonyms
flatness (a lifeless or unvaried style)
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stiffness (an overly formal, unnatural lack of liveliness)
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dullness (an uninteresting, unexciting quality)
Themes
arts
|writing
|music
|performance
Definition
a lively, exciting style in art or writing
A spirited, lively quality in artistic or expressive work, such as writing, acting, music, or design.
Grammar
Dictionary form
verve
IPA
GB/vˈɚv/
US/vˈɚv/
Syllables & stress
verve (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (verve)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: verve
- Plural: verve
Expressions
with verve
1/wˈɪθ vˈɚv/
fixed phrase
In an energetic, lively way
with a lot of energy and excitement
Examples
- She sang the chorus with verve and perfect timing.
- The chef explained the recipe with verve, making everyone want to try it.
- They tackled the redesign with verve after the funding came through.
Learner examples
- He spoke with verve.
- They worked with verve.