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Characterized by liveliness in conduct or temper; full of spirit and animation (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Characterized by liveliness in conduct or temper; full of spirit and animation (adjective)”? The solution is VIVACIOUS, a 9-letter word built on the root VIV (“live, alive”). It appeared in the June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
VIVACIOUS
VIV******VIVmeans “live, alive”
In a sentence
Students applauded the VIVACIOUS cheerleaders who showed energy and positive spirit.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Characterized by liveliness in conduct or temper; full of spirit and animation (adjective)” has the answer VIVACIOUS (9 letters), built on the root VIV, which means “live, alive”. Browse the full June 17, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.