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   lively

   /ˈlʌɪvli/

   adjective

   • 1. full of life and energy; active and outgoing: "a lively and uninhibited girl" Similar energeticactiveanimatedvigorousdynamicfull of lifeoutgoingspiritedhigh-spiritedvivaciousenthusiasticvibrantbuoyantexuberanteffervescentcheerfulbouncybubblyperkysparklingsprightlyspryyouthfulzestyzestfulfriskyskittishfunfun-lovinginformal:bright-eyed and bushy-tailedfull of beanschirpygo-gochipperpeppyzippyzappyfull of vim and vigourpeartOpposite 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
   • ▪ difficult or challenging: "a lively homeward passage dodging aircraft and E-boats" Similar awkwardtrickydifficultchallengingeventfulexcitingbusyinformal:hairyOpposite easypeaceful
   • ▪ (of a boat) rising lightly to the waves.

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. livelily adverb

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIVELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Lively means full of energy and enthusiasm, or interesting and exciting. It can also describe bright and strong colours. See how to use lively in sentences and compare it with other adjectives.

   • English (US)

     LIVELY meaning: 1. full of energy and enthusiasm;...

   • Znaczenie Lively, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     LIVELY definicja: 1. full of energy and enthusiasm;...

   • Lively: Arabic Translation

     LIVELY translate: مُفْعَم بالحَيَوِيّة. Learn more in the...

   • Lively: Russian Translation

     LIVELY translate: оживленный . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Lively Spanish Translation

     LIVELY translate: vivo, animado, animado/ada...

   • Lively: Korean Translation

     LIVELY translate: 활기찬. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › livelyLively Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : briskly alert and energetic : vigorous, animated. a lively discussion. lively children racing for home. 2. : active, intense. takes a lively interest in politics. 3. : full of life, movement, or incident.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › livelyLively - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › livelyLIVELY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Lively means full of life or vigour, vivacious, animated, or eventful. It can also mean springy, refreshing, or buoyant. See the origin, usage, and examples of lively in sentences.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIVELY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Lively means full of life, energy, or spirit; animated, vivacious, or sprightly. It can describe people, events, discussions, colors, or expressions. See more meanings, synonyms, and examples of lively in different contexts.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlively adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Lively means full of life and energy, active and enthusiastic, or full of interest or excitement. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › livelyLively - definition of lively by The Free Dictionary

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   Lively means full of life, energy, or vigor; animated, spirited, or eventful. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of lively from various dictionaries and thesauri.