lively
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
livelier;
liveliest
livelier;
liveliest
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIVELY
[also more lively; most lively]
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very active and energetic
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lively children
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a very lively puppy
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She has a very lively imagination. [=she imagines many things]
2
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full of energy, excitement, or feeling
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a very lively writing style
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The book is lively and well written.
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They had a lively debate/discussion.
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She takes a lively interest in politics. [=she is very interested in politics]
3
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full of movement or activity
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lively streets
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a lively dance
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A lively atmosphere keeps people coming back to the café.
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Trading on the stock market today was rather lively. [=active]
step lively
(chiefly US) or chiefly British look lively— liveliness
noun
[noncount]
[singular]
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the liveliness of the children/discussion/dance
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There's a wonderful liveliness about him.
