lively lively /ˈlaɪvli/

adjective

1. () Full of life and energy  ( lively )
   full of life and energy
    A lively discussion
   a lively discussion
    Lively and attractive parents
   lively and attractive parents
    A lively party
   a lively party
   
2. Full of spirit; full of life  ( lively , vital , full of life )
   full of spirit; full of life
    A dynamic full of life woman
   a dynamic full of life woman
    A vital and charismatic leader
   a vital and charismatic leader
    This whole lively world
   this whole lively world
   
3. Filled with events or activity  ( lively )
   filled with events or activity
    A lively period in history
   a lively period in history
   
4. Elastic; rebounds readily  ( bouncy , live , lively , resilient , springy )
   elastic; rebounds readily
    Clean bouncy hair
   clean bouncy hair
    A lively tennis ball
   a lively tennis ball
    As resilient as seasoned hickory
   as resilient as seasoned hickory
    Springy turf
   springy turf
   
5. Quick and energetic  ( alert , lively , merry , brisk , rattling , snappy [Informal] , spanking [Informal] , zippy [Informal] )
   quick and energetic
    A brisk walk in the park
   a brisk walk in the park
    A lively gait
   a lively gait
    A merry chase
   a merry chase
    Traveling at a rattling rate
   traveling at a rattling rate
    A snappy pace
   a snappy pace
    A spanking breeze
   a spanking breeze
   
6. Full of zest or vigor  ( lively , zingy [Informal] , racy )
   full of zest or vigor
    A racy literary style
   a racy literary style