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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 definition: 1. full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting : 2. (of colours) bright and strong…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LIVELY is briskly alert and energetic : vigorous, animated. How to use lively in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lively.

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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.

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   Lively definition: full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk. See examples of LIVELY used in a sentence.

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

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   You can describe someone as lively when they behave in an enthusiastic and cheerful way. She has a lively personality. American English : lively / ˈlaɪvli /

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

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   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. His lively personality will be greatly missed.

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

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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.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › livelylively | meaning of lively in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   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...

10. www.yourdictionary.com › livelyLively Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    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. A lively tune. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (10) Synonyms: racy. spanking. rattling. merry.

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    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.