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 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