Meaning & Definition of Lively in English
English⟶
Lively
/laɪvli/
adjective
1. Full of life and energy
- "A lively discussion"
- "Lively and attractive parents"
- "A lively party"
synonym:
- lively
2. Full of zest or vigor
- "A racy literary style"
synonym:
- lively,
- racy
3. Quick and energetic
- "A brisk walk in the park"
- "A lively gait"
- "A merry chase"
- "Traveling at a rattling rate"
- "A snappy pace"
- "A spanking breeze"
synonym:
- alert,
- brisk,
- lively,
- merry,
- rattling,
- snappy,
- spanking,
- zippy
4. Elastic
- Rebounds readily
- "Clean bouncy hair"
- "A lively tennis ball"
- "As resilient as seasoned hickory"
- "Springy turf"
synonym:
- bouncy,
- live,
- lively,
- resilient,
- springy
5. Filled with events or activity
- "A lively period in history"
synonym:
- lively
6. Full of spirit
- "A dynamic full of life woman"
- "A vital and charismatic leader"
- "This whole lively world"
synonym:
- full of life,
- lively,
- vital
Examples of using
People need to be more lively when presenting their work.
She has a lively interest in everything around us.
Nancy has a very lively and sweet temperament.