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- pronunciation:
- laIv
li
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
livelier, liveliest |
| definition 1: |
When someone or something is lively, it is full of life or energy.
Mariah is a lively person. It's hard for her to sit still.The lively music made everyone want to dance.This kind of dog is very lively. These dogs need to run every day.- synonyms:
- brisk, vital
- similar words:
- alive, animated, bouncy, playful
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| definition 2: |
When something is lively, there is a lot of excitement in it and people are having fun.
Carrie's sister was tired after coming home from a very lively party.The game was lively and all the kids were having fun.- synonyms:
- animated, gay
- antonyms:
- dead, dull
- similar words:
- alive, buoyant, exciting, merry, playful
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| definition 3: |
If something is lively, there is a lot of activity happening in it.
The outdoor market is a very lively place on Saturdays.- synonyms:
- animated, brisk, bustling
- antonyms:
- dead
- similar words:
- active, alive
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| related words: |
bright, busy, quick |
| derivation: |
liveliness (n.) |
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