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verve
[vurv]
noun
enthusiasm or vigor, as in literary or artistic work; spirit.
Her latest novel lacks verve.
vivaciousness; liveliness; animation.
I like a teacher with plenty of verve.
Archaic.talent.
verve
/ ɜː /
noun
great vitality, enthusiasm, and liveliness; sparkle
a rare word for talent
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of verve1
Example Sentences
But the first half was an alien experience for him on the touchline, watching on as his Wales team were cut to shreds by a Belgian side who had rediscovered their verve.
Pity as its title character gains health, the film loses its verve.
As the band’s drummer, Suzette generally kept a lower profile than Selena; but behind her drum kit, and her camcorder, she captured her sister’s fire and verve more authentically than anyone else had before.
In spite of this, Newcastle United have gained the most points in the Premier League from losing positions, suggesting Howe's changes are more suited to adding bite in midfield rather than attacking verve.
When Jones first burst onto the international scene he had all his attacking verve, but lacked the defensive steel to go with it.
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