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 lively

The band turned back around, raising a lively tune to signal life would go on.

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She was a perky redhead of about 30 with lively blue eyes, a petite figure, and lots of nerve.

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Lively discussions, inspiring stories and Texas hospitality!

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Not everyone agrees with us, but it starts a lively conversation.

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Hunt had often thought since that Joe Hurley was quite attracted by his lively sister.

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His brother Olaf was a tall, thin man; handsome in countenance; lively, modest, and popular.

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The Times, in a late number, has treated the subject of emigration in a lively manner.

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His conversation then was lively, yet without wit, and sarcastic, though without bitterness.

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A lively discussion has been started as to which is the oldest church in Connecticut.

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British Dictionary definitions for lively

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 lively

British Dictionary definitions for lively

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 lively

Example sentences from the Web for lively

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adjective -lier or -liest

adverb Also: 'livelily

Derived forms of lively

British Dictionary definitions for lively