Wordle Answer for August 23, 2023
On August 23, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to VERVE. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
VERVE
What verve means
Enthusiastic and lively energy or liveliness shown in how someone performs or expresses themselves.
Where the word comes from
Verve comes from French, where it originally meant "turn of speech" or "wit." The French word likely derives from Latin *verba*, the plural of *verbum* (word), though its path through Romance languages remains somewhat uncertain. By the 17th century, English adopted verve to mean energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness of expression or style.
Hints for August 23, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of verve
- vitality
- pep
- drive
- flair
- brilliance
- warmth
- elan
- lip
Used in a sentence
The young dancer performed with such _____ that the entire audience jumped to their feet.
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