viva
/ˈviːvə/
interjection
- Used to express support, enthusiasm, or long life for someone or something.
- At the parade, people cheered 'Viva la revolución!' with great passion.
- The crowd shouted 'Viva!' as the champion entered the stadium.
- The fans waved flags and cried 'Viva!' after the winning goal.
Synonyms
noun
- A shout of support or enthusiasm.
- A loud viva rose from the crowd when the speaker finished.
- The students gave a viva for their favorite teacher on her last day.
- The stadium echoed with vivas for the home team.
- Short for viva voce, an oral examination, especially for an advanced academic degree.
- The viva lasted two hours and covered every chapter of his thesis.
- After passing the viva, he was officially a doctor.
- She prepared for weeks for her PhD viva.