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lively
[ lahyv-lee ]
adjective
- full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk:
a lively discussion.
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- animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly:
a lively tune; a lively wit.
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- 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.
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- striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance.
- vivid or bright, as color or light:
a lively pink.
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- 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
/ ˈɪɪ /
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
- ˈԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- l· adverb
- l·Ա noun
- over·l·Ա noun
- v·l adjective
- un·l·Ա noun
- ܲ·l adjective adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Upbeat music booms over the speakers, and laughter fills the lively space, which is adorned with marble walls, a massive wine cellar and a nearly $2-million Swedish sports car on display.
Elinor, who seems modeled on Austen’s Elizabeth Bennet, does something her lively, intelligent and fiercely independent counterpart from “Pride and Prejudice” would never do: She gets pregnant before her wedding day.
Its ever-changing setup has become a launchpad for budding DJs, an oasis for those in search of lively dance floor and an unlikely intimate venue for bigger artists.
It was the start of a free-flowing half of rugby from the Red Roses, led by fly-half Harrison, who despite being known for her strong kicking game was lively with ball in hand.
The band traveled constantly, playing lively concerts anywhere Venezuelans had settled, from Barcelona to Omaha, Neb.
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