lively
/ˈlaɪv.li/adjective2 syllables
Lively means: full of life and energy.
Synonyms for lively42
adjective, as in full of life and energy
adjective, as in quick and energetic
adjective, as in full of zest or vigor
adjective, as in filled with events or activity
eventful
also used for lively
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Opposites of lively
What does lively mean?6
adjective
1
full of life and energy“a lively discussion”
2
quick and energetic“a brisk walk in the park”
3
elastic; rebounds readily“clean bouncy hair”
4
full of spirit; full of life“a vital and charismatic leader”
5
full of zest or vigor“a racy literary style”
6
filled with events or activity“a lively period in history”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Lively in a sentence
- These colourful, lively fish live mainly in the upper part of the aquarium.sundown
- Sometimes, he felt a deep loneliness even in the middle of a lively crowd.samir_t
- With her unusually lively gestures, she pulled our attention to her.kremel
- This village isn't big, but it's quite lively.ren
- The place is lively, and business is going well.AlanF_US
- Nancy has a very lively and sweet temperament.Dejo
- He makes life situations sound so much more lively.LoverofEnglish
- My grandpa is a lively and good-humoured man.sundown
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Forms of lively
as a adjective
- comparative
- livelier
- superlative
- liveliest