Lebhaftigkeit
liveliness, vivacity, animation
noun LAYP-haf-tikh-keyt Rare
Usage Note
Lebhaftigkeit describes a bright, energetic, animated quality of temperament. It is used positively of people, discussion, or style; from the adjective lebhaft (lively), as in lebhafte Diskussionen (lively debates).
Examples
"Seine Lebhaftigkeit ließ ihn nie lange still sitzen."
Natural Translation
His liveliness never let him sit still for long.
Literal Translation
His liveliness let him never sit still for long.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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