Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   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 words.

   • 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: Korean Translation

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

   • Lively: Polish Translation

     LIVELY translate: ożywiony, żywy, żywy, wesoły. Learn more...

   • Lively: French Translation

     LIVELY translate: plein/pleine d’entrain, animé/-ée,...

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

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lively

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of lively, an adjective that describes something or someone that is brisk, alert, energetic, or spirited. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of lively.

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

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lively

   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

   www.dictionary.com › browse › lively

   • Cached

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

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

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective lively, which means full of life, energy, interest or excitement. See synonyms, antonyms and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › livelylively adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › lively

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of lively as an adjective to describe people, places, events or colors. Find out how to use it in sentences and synonyms for lively.