adj
lively
LYV-lee
adj
1
Full of energy and enthusiasm; active and spirited.
"The children were lively after their nap."
"It was a lively discussion with plenty of disagreement."
2
Bright, vivid, or vigorous (of colours, imagination, or a scene).
"She gave a lively description of the festival."
How to Use Lively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of energy, activity, or vividness.
Common pairings
lively debate
lively atmosphere
lively personality
Word Forms
livelier comparative, more lively comparative, livelies plural, liveliest superlative, most lively superlative
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Etymology
From Old English līflīċ, "living, vital," built from life + -ly.