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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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   If you’re feeling lively, you might whistle a tune, go for a brisk jog, or strike up an amusing conversation. Lively means "active, spirited, and energetic." Lively is an adjective derived from the noun "life," and it basically means "full of life." A lively party is exciting and entertaining.

4. 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.

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

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

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   Definition of lively adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. 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 /

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.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLIVELY - All you need to know about it - Collins Online ...

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    1. You can describe someone as lively when they behave in an enthusiastic and cheerful way. [...] 2. A lively event or a lively discussion, for example, has lots of interesting and exciting things happening or being said in it. [...] 3. Someone who has a lively mind is intelligent and interested in a lot of different things. [...] More.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIVELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm, or showing interesting and exciting thought: We have a lively group of seniors who meet to discuss the books they’ve read. Imelda takes a lively interest in politics. liveliness. noun [ U ] us / ˈlɑɪv·li·nəs /