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   Live·ly

   /ˈlīvlē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. full of life and energy; active and outgoing: "she joined a lively team of reporters" Similar energeticactiveanimatedvigorousdynamicfull of lifeoutgoingspiritedhigh-spiritedvivaciousenthusiasticvibrantbuoyantexuberanteffervescentcheerfulbouncybubblyperkysparklingsprightlyspryyouthfulzestyzestfulfriskyskittishfunfun-lovinginformal:bright-eyed and bushy-tailedfull of beanschirpygo-gochipperpeppyzippyzappyfull of vim and vigorpeartOpposite listlesslifelessapathetic
   • ▪ (of a place or atmosphere) full of activity and excitement: "Barcelona's many lively bars" Similar busycrowdedbustlinghecticswarmingteemingastirbuzzingthrongingvibrantboisterousjollyfestiveinformal:hoppingjumpingbuzzyheavinglike Piccadilly CircusOpposite quietdead
   • ▪ intellectually stimulating or perceptive: "a lively discussion" Similar heatedvigorousstimulatinganimatedspiritedenthusiasticforcefulexcitingstirringinterestingeventfulmemorableOpposite lifelessdull
   • ▪ (of a vessel) buoyant and responsive in a sea.

   Word Origin Old Englishlīflic ‘living, animate’ (see life, -ly1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. livelily adverb

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   Lively means "active, spirited, and energetic." Lively is an adjective derived from the noun "life," and it basically means "full of life." A lively party is exciting and entertaining. A lively person has an energetic personality, is always on alert, and prefers being active as opposed to just hanging around.

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   lively. adjective. /ˈlaɪvli/. /ˈlaɪvli/. (comparative livelier, superlative liveliest) full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic synonym animated, vivacious. an intelligent and lively young woman. a lively and enquiring mind. He showed a lively interest in politics.

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   1 day ago · 10 meanings: 1. full of life or vigour 2. vivacious or animated, esp when in company 3. busy; eventful 4. characterized by.... Click for more definitions.

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   lively. adjective. /ˈlaɪvli/ (livelier, liveliest) full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic synonym animated, vivacious an intelligent and lively young woman a lively and inquiring mind He showed a lively interest in politics. Her eyes were bright and lively. Want to learn more?

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   2 days ago · a person who shows an excessive enthusiasm for ferns. 10 senses: 1. full of life or vigour 2. vivacious or animated, esp when in company 3. busy; eventful 4. characterized by mental.... Click for more definitions.

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   1. full of life or vigour. 2. vivacious or animated, esp when in company. 3. busy; eventful. 4. characterized by mental or emotional intensity; vivid. 5. having a striking effect on the mind or senses. 6. refreshing: a lively breeze. 7. springy or bouncy or encouraging springiness: a lively ball.

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   noun. [noncount] the liveliness of the children/discussion/dance. [singular] There's a wonderful liveliness about him. LIVELY meaning: 1 : very active and energetic; 2 : full of energy, excitement, or feeling.