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- Dictionarylively/ˈlʌɪvli/
adjective
- 1. full of life and energy; active and outgoing: "a lively and uninhibited girl" Similar Opposite
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LIVELY definition: 1. full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting : 2. (of colours) bright and strong…. Learn more.
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.
The meaning of LIVELY is briskly alert and energetic : vigorous, animated. How to use lively in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lively.
Lively definition: full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk. See examples of LIVELY used in a sentence.
You can describe someone as lively when they behave in an enthusiastic and cheerful way. She has a lively personality. American English : lively / ˈlaɪvli /
adjective. /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. Her eyes were bright and lively. Her lively personality will be greatly missed.
1. a. Full of energy or alertness; vigorous or animated: a lively baby; lively eyes. b. Characterized by much activity or excitement: "You would have ... indulged in the rides, games and fast food on the lively boardwalks" (Sarah Milstein). See Synonyms at active. 2. a. Quick-paced: a lively tune. b. Full of flavor or spice: a lively sauce.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English live‧ly /ˈlaɪvli/ S3 adjective (comparative livelier, superlative liveliest) 1 people someone who is lively has a lot of energy and is very active a lively child 2 place/situation a place or situation that is lively is exciting because a lot of things are happening The hotel is situated next to...
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. Take your English to the next level.
adjective. livelier, liveliest. Full of life; active; vigorous. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Full of spirit; exciting; animated. A lively debate. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Characterized by much activity or excitement. American Heritage. Showing or inspiring liveliness; cheerful. Webster's New World. Quick-paced.
