lively

[ lahyv-lee ]

/ ˈlaɪv li /

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adjective, live·li·er, live·li·est.

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.

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.

Origin of lively

before 1000; Middle English; Old English līflīc vital. See life, -ly

SYNONYMS FOR lively

1 alert, spry, nimble, agile, quick, pert.

2 gay, buoyant.

5 forceful, clear.

7 brilliant, clear, glowing.

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ANTONYMS FOR lively

1 inactive, torpid.

2 dull.

5 weak.

7 dim.

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OTHER WORDS FROM lively

live·li·ly, adverb live·li·ness, noun o·ver·live·li·ness, noun o·ver·live·ly, adjective

un·live·li·ness, noun un·live·ly, adjective, adverb

Words nearby lively

livedo reticularis, livedoid, livedoid dermatitis, livelihood, livelong, lively, liven, livenza, liver, liver acinus, liver chestnut

Example sentences from the Web for liveliness

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The doctor had not realized before the boldness and liveliness of his companion's mind.

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It all helps to keep up the liveliness and augment the general sense of swiftness and energy and confusion and pow-wow.

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The guests follow the host's example, and a momentary rally of liveliness ensues.

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Still, the outlook pleased the eye, nor was the chamber itself lacking in liveliness.

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British Dictionary definitions for liveliness

lively

/ (ˈlaɪvlɪ) /

adjective -lier or -liest

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 Also: 'livelily

in a brisk manner step lively

look lively (interjection) make haste

Derived forms of lively

liveliness, noun

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lively

adjective, live·li·er, live·li·est.

adverb

Origin of lively

SYNONYMS FOR lively

ANTONYMS FOR lively

OTHER WORDS FROM lively

Words nearby lively

Example sentences from the Web for liveliness

British Dictionary definitions for liveliness

adjective -lier or -liest

adverb Also: 'livelily

Derived forms of lively

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

lively

adjective, live·li·er, live·li·est.

adverb

Origin of lively

SYNONYMS FOR lively

ANTONYMS FOR lively

OTHER WORDS FROM lively

Words nearby lively

Words related to liveliness

Example sentences from the Web for liveliness

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adjective -lier or -liest

adverb Also: 'livelily

Derived forms of lively

British Dictionary definitions for liveliness