lively
Translation
lively, energetic, animated, vibrant
Examples
She has a lively personality.
She has a lively personality.
It was a lively debate.
It was a lively debate.
The city has a lively nightlife.
The city has a lively nightlife.
Grammar Patterns
((a lively + noun)) describes a person, place, or event as energetic She has a lively personality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: energetic, animated, vibrant; Antonyms: dull, quiet, lethargic
Etymology
From Old English 'līflīc' (living), from 'līf' (life) + '-līc' (-ly). Literally 'life-like'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something or someone 'full of life'. It conveys a sense of energy and excitement.