
Vegete adj. Active,
Lively, Vigorous. Olde
word
"Vegete" is an old word that derives from the Latin word "vegetus," which means lively, vigorous, or active. In its original usage, "vegete" described something or someone full of vitality or energy. It could be used to characterize lively individuals, thriving plants, or vibrant scenes.
If you don't feel like being "Vegete" today choose one-to-three of the following instead:
Amiable, Ameliorative, Amused, Amusing, Ascendant, Auspicious, Beatific, Blissful, Blythe, Blithesome, Boisterous, Bonzer, Brilliant, Buoyant, Carefree, Celebratory, Cheerful, Cheery, Childlike, Chuffed, Chipper, Cock-a-hoop, Cohortative, Coltish, Confelicitous, Content, Contented, Couthie, Crackerjack, Dapatical, Delightful, Delighted, Diverted, Droll, Easygoing, Effulgent, Elated, Enjoyable, Eudaemonistic, Euphoric, Excelsior, Exhilarated, Exuberant, Fain, Fantastic, Festal, Festive, Frabjous, Free, Frolicsome, Fulgent, Fun, Gelastic, Gelogenic, Glad, Gleeful, Good, Good-humoured, Good-natured, Grateful, Gratified, Happy, Happy-go-lucky, Harmonic/Harmonious, Heartsome, Humorous, Hunky-dory, In a good mood, In good spirits, Insouciant, Jiggish, Jocose, Jocoserious, Jocular, Jolif, Jolly, Jovial, Joyful, Joyous, Jubilant, Lepid, Liefly, Light, Light-hearted, Lively, Ludibund, Ludic, Lusory, Mabsoot, Merry, Mirthful, Optimistic, Overjoyed, Panglossian, Peppy, Perky, Playful, Pleasant, Pleased, Positive, Profulgent, Radiant, Rejuvenated, Rejuvenescent, Relaxed, Reviviscent, Rhapsodic, Risible, Rollicking, Sanguine, Satisfied, Shining, Slamin', Sportive, Sprightly, Sunny, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Thrilled, Thrilling, Tickled, Twitterpated, Uber, Upbeat, Upbuilding, Uplifted, Uplifting, Vibrant, Vitative, Vivacious, Waggish, Weleful, Welsome, Whimsical, Wonderful, Zoetic
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Across species, vigor is often linked to rhythmic movement, and humans are no exception. Studies in kinesiology show that when people engage in naturally “bouncy” motions—like skipping, light jogging, or even upbeat walking—the body increases production of myokines, tiny signaling proteins released by active muscles. These myokines don’t just support physical energy; they also elevate mood, sharpen focus, and create a measurable sense of aliveness. In other words, lively movement literally generates lively feeling.
Vegete in spirit, bold and bright,
a pulse that stirs the dormant night.
It wakes the world with quickened grace,
and sets fresh vigor in its place.