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English adjective: lively | |||
| 1. | lively full of life and energy | ||
| Samples | A lively discussion. Lively and attractive parents. A lively party. | ||
| Similar | alive, bouncing, bouncy, breezy, bubbling, bubbly, burbling, burbly, effervescent, effusive, frothy, gushing, live, peppy, scintillating, sparkly, spirited, warm, zippy | ||
| See also | alert, alive, animated, energetic, rested, spirited, watchful | ||
| Attribute | life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness | ||
| Antonyms | dull | ||
| 2. | lively full of zest or vigor | ||
| Samples | A racy literary style. | ||
| Synonyms | racy | ||
| Similar | spirited | ||
| Antonyms | spiritless | ||
| 3. | lively quick and energetic | ||
| Samples | A brisk walk in the park. A lively gait. A merry chase. Traveling at a rattling rate. A snappy pace. A spanking breeze. | ||
| Synonyms | alert, brisk, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy | ||
| Similar | energetic | ||
| Antonyms | lethargic, unenrgetic | ||
| 4. | lively elastic; rebounds readily | ||
| Samples | Clean bouncy hair. A lively tennis ball. As resilient as seasoned hickory. Springy turf. | ||
| Synonyms | bouncy, live, resilient, springy | ||
| Similar | elastic | ||
| Antonyms | inelastic | ||
| 5. | lively filled with events or activity | ||
| Samples | A lively period in history. | ||
| Similar | eventful | ||
| Antonyms | uneventful | ||
| 6. | lively full of spirit | ||
| Samples | A dynamic full of life woman. A vital and charismatic leader. This whole lively world. | ||
| Synonyms | full of life, vital | ||
| Similar | alive, animated | ||
| Antonyms | unanimated | ||
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