lively
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- vigorous, active, agile, alert, brisk, energetic, keen, perky, quick, sprightly
- animated, cheerful, chirpy (informal), sparky, spirited, upbeat (informal), vivacious
- vivid, bright, colourful, exciting, forceful, invigorating, refreshing, stimulating

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Antonyms: dull, unlively, unanimated
Contrasted words: lethargic, sluggish, torpid, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, listless, apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid, boring, irksome, tedious
Related Idioms: full of pep
Related Words: agile, brisk, nimble, spry, buoyant, effervescent, elastic, expansive, resilient, volatile, blithe, cock-a-hoop, jocund, jolly, merry, gleeful, hilarious, mirthful, chirping, chirpy, chirrupy

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Lively, Pe‧nel‧o‧pe /pəˈneləpi, pɪˈneləpi/
(1933–) a British writer of novels, short stories (short story), and books for children. She won the Booker Prize in 1987 for her novel Moon Tiger.

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live‧ly S3 /ˈlaɪvli/ adjective (comparative livelier, superlative liveliest)
[Word Family: verb: live, outlive, relive, liven, up; adjective: live, lively, living, liveable; noun: liveliness, living, livelihood; adverb: live]
[Language: Old English; Origin: liflic, from lif; ⇒ life]

1. PEOPLE someone who is lively has a lot of energy and is very active:
a lively child

2. PLACE/SITUATION a place or situation that is lively is exciting because a lot of things are happening:
The hotel is situated next to the lively bustling port.
the city’s lively nightlife

3. MOVEMENTS/MUSIC lively movements or music are very quick and exciting:
a lively Spanish dance

4. DISCUSSION/DESCRIPTION ETC a lively discussion, description etc is very interesting and involves a lot of ideas:
The book offers a lively account of her travels.
a lively debate on environmental issues

5. MIND/THOUGHTS someone who has a lively mind is intelligent and interested in a lot of things:
Even Paula has shown a lively interest in politics.
Charlie has a very lively imagination (=he often invents stories, descriptions etc that are not true).

6. COLOUR very bright:
a lively combination of colours

7. TASTE something that has a lively taste has a strong but pleasant taste:
The wine has a lively fruity flavour.

8. Look lively! British English spoken, Step lively! American English spoken used to tell someone to hurry
—liveliness noun [uncountable]

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