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[ adjective ] full of life and energy

Examples

"a lively discussion" "lively and attractive parents" "a lively party"

Used in print

(The Providence Journal...)

It is a tremendous book , lively , constantly moving , and the Matunuck cast does_well by it .

The whole production this week is fresh and lively .

(Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)

However , a boy 's lively eyes might rove .

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[ adjective ] full of spirit

Synonyms

full_of_life vital

Examples

"a dynamic full of life woman" "a vital and charismatic leader" "this whole lively world"

Related terms

animated

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2819
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[ adjective ] rebounds readily

Examples

"clean bouncy hair" "a lively tennis ball" "as resiliant as seasoned hickory" "springy turf"

Related terms

elastic

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[ adjective ] quick and energetic

Examples

"a brisk walk in the park" "a lively gait" "a merry chase" "traveling at a rattling rate" "a snappy pace" "a spanking breeze"

Related terms

energetic

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[ adjective ] full of zest or vigor

Synonyms

racy

Examples

"a racy literary style"

Related terms

spirited

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[ adjective ] filled with events or activity

Examples

"a lively period in history"

Related terms

eventful

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[ adjective ] characterized by energetic activity

Examples

"a lively baby"

Related terms

active

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