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lively
[lahyv-lee]
adjective
full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk.
a lively discussion.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms: , , ,animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly.
a lively tune; a lively wit.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: ,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.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: , , , ,striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance.
vivid or bright, as color or light.
a lively pink.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: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
(interjection) make haste
Other 51Թ Forms
- livelily adverb
- liveliness noun
- overliveliness noun
- overlively adjective
- unliveliness noun
- unlively adjective
- ˈԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
It makes the atmosphere very unstable and can bring some very lively storms.
Shildt acknowledged the rivalry’s significance to fans in his pregame address, also anticipating a lively atmosphere for what he said “likely is the best rivalry in baseball.”
From his beginnings in a family gospel group and his time as a lively San Francisco DJ, Stone became one of the major innovators in R&B, rock and pop music.
Across town at Merthyr Tydfil College, a lively politics and governance class left you in little doubt that more political upheaval could be on the way.
A pinch of cayenne, maybe, or a dash of white pepper, just to keep things lively.
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