NYT Dictionary

VIVACE

/vɪˈvɑːtʃeɪ/
AdverbAdjectiveNounVI-va-cevi-va-ce · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

At a brisk, lively tempo.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Italian vivace (“brisk, lively”), from Latin vīvāx (“lively, vigorous, energetic”), from vīvō (“live, be alive”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

allegropresto

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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