[lahyv-lee] 
adjective, -li⋅er, -li⋅est, adverb | 1. | full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion. |
| 2. | animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune; a lively wit. |
| 3. | eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time. |
| 4. | bustling with activity; astir: The marketplace was lively with vendors. |
| 5. | strong, keen, or distinct; vivid: a lively recollection. |
| 6. | striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance. |
| 7. | vivid or bright, as color or light: a lively pink. |
| 8. | sparkling, as wines. |
| 9. | fresh or invigorating, as air: a lively breeze. |
| 10. | rebounding quickly; springing back; resilient: a lively tennis ball. |
| 11. | riding the sea buoyantly, as a ship. |
| 12. | with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly: to step lively. |
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