lively

  • 21lively — adjective 1) a lively young woman Syn: energetic, active, animated, dynamic, full of life, outgoing, spirited, high spirited, vivacious, enthusiastic, vibrant, buoyant, exuberant, effervescent, cheerful; bouncy, bubbly …

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  • 22lively — /ˈlaɪvli / (say luyvlee) adjective (livelier, liveliest) 1. full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion. 2. animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune. 3. eventful, stirring, or… …

  • 23lively — adj. 1 full of life; vigorous, energetic. 2 brisk (a lively pace). 3 vivid, stimulating (a lively discussion). 4 vivacious, jolly, sociable. 5 joc. exciting, dangerous, difficult (the press is making things lively for them). 6 (of a colour)… …

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  • 24lively — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Energetic] Syn. active, vigorous, energetic, brisk, industrious, vital, full of life, quick, nimble, spry, snappy*, peppy*, zippy*; see also active 1 , 2 . 2. [Spirited] Syn. animated, spirited, vivacious, sprightly, gay …

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  • 25lively — [ˈlaɪvli] adj 1) full of energy and enthusiasm a lively group/debate/discussion[/ex] 2) full of people lively bars and restaurants[/ex] …

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  • 26Lively — Recorded in the modern spellings of Lively and Liveley, this is a surname of English origins. Although it may appear to be a nickname for a person who was active and sporting, it is possible that given the robust humour of the Chaucerian and… …

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  • 27lively — adj. Lively is used with these nouns: ↑atmosphere, ↑banter, ↑bunch, ↑character, ↑community, ↑conversation, ↑dance, ↑debate, ↑discussion, ↑girl, ↑imagination, ↑ …

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  • 28lively — adjective (livelier, liveliest) 1》 full of life, energy, or activity.     ↘full of interest or excitement. 2》 (of a boat) rising lightly to the waves. Phrases look lively informal move more briskly. Derivatives livelily adverb liveliness noun …

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  • 29lively —    Eleu, eu eu, akeu, ele eleu, ioiole a, nanahea.    ♦ To act lively, īnana …

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  • 30lively — / laɪvli/ adjective ♦ lively market an active stock market, with many shares being bought or sold …

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