adjective

lively

lively, energetic, animated, vibrant

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.

((a lively + noun)) describes a person, place, or event as energetic She has a lively personality.

Synonyms: energetic, animated, vibrant; Antonyms: dull, quiet, lethargic

From Old English 'līflīc' (living), from 'līf' (life) + '-līc' (-ly). Literally 'life-like'.

Imagine something or someone 'full of life'. It conveys a sense of energy and excitement.

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