Word
lively
Phoneticslive·ly
US/ˈɫaɪvɫi/
UK/lˈaɪvli/
Definitions
01energetic and active
adj. full of energy and interest; active and outgoing.
adj. full of life, energy, or spirit; characterized by active participation or vivacity.
“The children were very lively after their long nap.”
“The guest speaker delivered a lively presentation that kept the audience engaged despite the technical nature of the subject matter.”
02exciting atmosphere
adj. full of excitement and people doing things.
adj. characterized by excitement, activity, or a bustling atmosphere.
“We went to a lively bar in the city centre for my birthday.”
“The market square becomes particularly lively on Saturday mornings when local vendors gather to sell fresh produce and handmade crafts.”
03bright colours
adj. bright and strong, rather than pale or dark.
adj. having a bright, strong, or vivid appearance.
“She chose a lively shade of green for the bedroom walls.”
“The artist used a lively palette of primary colours to convey the chaotic energy of the urban landscape.”
04fizzy drinks
adj. having a lot of bubbles; fizzy.
adj. tending to produce a large amount of foam or bubbles; effervescent.
“This beer is very lively and has a lot of foam.”
“The bartender warned that the local cider was particularly lively and might overflow if poured too quickly into the glass.”
Informal
05with energy
adv. in a way that is full of energy and speed.
adv. in a vigorous, energetic, or spirited manner.
“The soldiers marched lively down the street during the parade.”
“The conductor urged the orchestra to play more lively during the final movement to capture the triumphant mood of the piece.”
Literary
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'step lively' to mean move quickly.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Countries like Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico and Cuba also had lively, though smaller, Yiddish scenes.” “In a lively pub in Oxford this week, Isaac Neilson picked up his guitar and performed live for the 231st day in a row.” Idioms
step lively — To move quickly; to hurry along.
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