1. enthusiasm and energy in expressing ideas or performing

Examples

• The young pianist played with remarkable verve and passion.
• She delivered her speech with such verve that the audience was captivated.
• The artist’s paintings are full of verve and bold colors.
• His writing lacks the verve that made his earlier novels so engaging.
• The dance troupe performed with infectious verve and energy.
• The chef approached cooking with tremendous verve and creativity.