Definition of "verve" []

• Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition: The revival lacked the verve of the original musical. (noun)
• Vitality; liveliness. See Synonyms at vigor. (noun)
• Archaic Aptitude; talent. (noun)

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• "Mistral tuned his lyre for a poetry that in verve and vigour does not yield to any of his previous works."
• "Its style is high in Latin verve: the language of ballet infused with rhumba, tango and salsa, as well as the athleticism of the Brazilian martial art form capoeira."
• "To have that kind of verve and oomph must be amazing."