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adjective
1.
full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune; a lively wit.
3.
eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
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bustling with activity; astir: The marketplace was lively with vendors.
5.
EXPANDstrong, keen, or distinct; vivid: a lively recollection.
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striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance.
7.
vivid or bright, as color or light: a lively pink.
8.
sparkling, as wines.
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fresh or invigorating, as air: a lively breeze.
10.
rebounding quickly; springing back; resilient: a lively tennis ball.
11.
COLLAPSEriding the sea buoyantly, as a ship.
adverb
12.
with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly: to step lively.
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Livelily
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Related forms
live·li·ly, adverb
live·li·ness, noun
o·ver·live·li·ness, noun
o·ver·live·ly, adjective
un·live·li·ness, noun
EXPANDun·live·ly, adjective, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. alert, spry, nimble, agile, quick, pert. 2. gay, buoyant. 5. forceful, clear. 7. brilliant, clear, glowing.
1. alert, spry, nimble, agile, quick, pert. 2. gay, buoyant. 5. forceful, clear. 7. brilliant, clear, glowing.
Antonyms
1. inactive, torpid. 2. dull. 5. weak. 7. dim.
1. inactive, torpid. 2. dull. 5. weak. 7. dim.
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Word Origin & History
lively
O.E. liflic "living, existing," lit. "life-like;" sense of "active, energetic" developed by early 13c.
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