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lively
[ lahyv-lee ]
adjective
- full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk:
a lively discussion.
- animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly:
a lively tune; a lively wit.
- eventful, stirring, or exciting:
The opposition gave us a lively time.
- bustling with activity; astir:
The marketplace was lively with vendors.
- strong, keen, or distinct; vivid:
a lively recollection.
- striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance.
- vivid or bright, as color or light:
a lively pink.
Synonyms: glowing, clear, brilliant
Antonyms: dim
- sparkling, as wines.
- fresh or invigorating, as air:
a lively breeze.
- rebounding quickly; springing back; resilient:
a lively tennis ball.
- riding the sea buoyantly, as a ship.
adverb
- with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly:
to step lively.
lively
/ ˈlaɪvlɪ /
adjective
- full of life or vigour
- vivacious or animated, esp when in company
- busy; eventful
- characterized by mental or emotional intensity; vivid
- having a striking effect on the mind or senses
- refreshing
a lively breeze
- springy or bouncy or encouraging springiness
a lively ball
- (of a boat or ship) readily responsive to the helm
adverb
- in a brisk manner
step lively
- look livelyinterjection make haste
Derived Forms
- ˈliveliness, noun
Other Words From
- liveli·ly adverb
- liveli·ness noun
- over·liveli·ness noun
- over·lively adjective
- un·liveli·ness noun
- un·lively adjective adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The lively underground pub drew a young crowd with its western theme and eclectic music.
There were stories everywhere - precious everyday memories, like the time she spent with her sister and the lively family discussions around the dinner table.
She’s now the subject of a lively documentary from Alexis Manya Spraic, “The World According to Allee Willis,” and in a central way, it qualifies as the Detroit-born artist’s final work as well.
Live from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Vives, the Colombian singer-songwriter and this year’s Latin Grammy person of the year, opened the awards show with a lively medley of his hits, including “A La Tierra del Olvido” and “Volvi a Nacer.”
According to the publication, customers can expect to see “lively ads that showcase the efforts of agronomists, master roasters and the baristas whipping up the beverages.”
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