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- [lahyv-lee]
- /ˈlaɪv li/
- /ˈlaɪvli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyv-lee]
- /ˈlaɪv li/
Definitions of lively word
- adjective lively eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time. 2
- adjective lively full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion. 1
- adjective lively animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune; a lively wit. 1
- adjective lively bustling with activity; astir: The marketplace was lively with vendors. 1
- adjective lively strong, keen, or distinct; vivid: a lively recollection. 1
- adjective lively striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance. 1
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Origin of lively
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English līflīc vital. See life, -ly
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Parts of speech for Lively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lively
adj lively
- vigorous — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- provocative — tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- festive — pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival: festive decorations; a festive meal.
- frisky — lively; frolicsome; playful.
adverb lively
- on the move — to pass from one place or position to another.
adjective lively
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
- bubbly — Someone who is bubbly is very lively and cheerful and talks a lot.
- busy — A busy time is a period of time during which you have a lot of things to do.
Antonyms for lively
adj lively
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- somber — gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
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