What does lively mean in English? Meaning of lively definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "lively": full of life and energy
Adjective
Meaning: full of life and energyExample: a lively discussion
lively and attractive parents
a lively partySynonyms: livelyAntonyms: dullSimilar: alive
bouncing
bouncy
breezy
bubbling
bubbly
burbling
burbly
effervescent
effusive
frothy
gushing
live
peppy
scintillating
sparkly
spirited
warm
zippyAlso see: alert
alive
animated
energetic
rested
spirited
watchfulPronunciation in UK: /ˈlaɪvli/
Meaning of "lively": full of zest or vigor
Adjective
Meaning: full of zest or vigorExample: a racy literary styleSynonyms: lively
racySimilar: spiritedPronunciation in UK: /ˈlaɪvli/
Meaning of "lively": quick and energetic
Adjective
Meaning: quick and energeticExample: a brisk walk in the park
a lively gait
a merry chase
traveling at a rattling rate
a snappy pace
a spanking breezeSynonyms: alert
brisk
lively
merry
rattling
snappy
spanking
zippySimilar: energeticPronunciation in UK: /ˈlaɪvli/
Meaning of "lively": elastic; rebounds readily
Adjective
Meaning: elastic; rebounds readilyExample: clean bouncy hair
a lively tennis ball
as resilient as seasoned hickory
springy turfSynonyms: bouncy
live
lively
resilient
springySimilar: elasticPronunciation in UK: /ˈlaɪvli/
Meaning of "lively": filled with events or activity
Adjective
Meaning: filled with events or activityExample: a lively period in historySynonyms: livelySimilar: eventfulPronunciation in UK: /ˈlaɪvli/
Meaning of "lively": full of spirit
Adjective
Meaning: full of spiritExample: a dynamic full of life woman
a vital and charismatic leader
this whole lively worldSynonyms: full of life
lively
vitalSimilar: alive
animatedPronunciation in UK: /ˈlaɪvli/
Adjective: Full of life; energetic. 1671, John Milton, Samson Agonistes But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, / With youthful steps? Much livelier than erewhile / He seems. 1918, W. B. Maxwell, chapter 7, The Mirror and the Lamp: […] St. Bede's at this period of its history was perhaps the poorest and most miserable parish in the East End of London. Close-packed, crushed by the buttressed height of the railway viaduct, rendered airless by huge walls of factories, it at once banished lively interest from a stranger's mind and left only a dull oppression of the spirit. 2011 September 29, Jon Smith, “Tottenham 3-1 Shamrock Rovers”, BBC Sport: But with the lively Dos Santos pulling the strings behind strikers Pavlyuchenko and Defoe, Spurs controlled the first half without finding the breakthrough their dominance deserved.1671, John Milton, Samson Agonistes But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, / With youthful steps? Much livelier than erewhile / He seems.1918, W. B. Maxwell, chapter 7, The Mirror and the Lamp: […] St. Bede's at this period of its history was perhaps the poorest and most miserable parish in the East End of London. Close-packed, crushed by the buttressed height of the railway viaduct, rendered airless by huge walls of factories, it at once banished lively interest from a stranger's mind and left only a dull oppression of the spirit.2011 September 29, Jon Smith, “Tottenham 3-1 Shamrock Rovers”, BBC Sport: But with the lively Dos Santos pulling the strings behind strikers Pavlyuchenko and Defoe, Spurs controlled the first half without finding the breakthrough their dominance deserved.Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous. 1704, Isaac Newton, Opticks: Or, A Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light The colours of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies. 1688, Robert South, Sacramental Preparation: Set forth in a Sermon on Matthew 5, 12. His faith must be not only living, but lively too.1704, Isaac Newton, Opticks: Or, A Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light The colours of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies.1688, Robert South, Sacramental Preparation: Set forth in a Sermon on Matthew 5, 12. His faith must be not only living, but lively too.(archaic) Endowed with or manifesting life; living. c. 1600, Philemon Holland chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leavesc. 1600, Philemon Holland chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leaves(archaic) Representing life; lifelike. 1632, Philip Massinger and Nathan Field, The Fatal Dowry I spied the lively picture of my father.1632, Philip Massinger and Nathan Field, The Fatal Dowry I spied the lively picture of my father.(archaic) Airy; animated; spirited. 1734, Alexander Pope, An Essay on Man From grave to gay, from lively to severe.1734, Alexander Pope, An Essay on Man From grave to gay, from lively to severe.(of beer) Fizzy; foamy; tending to produce a large head in the glass.Synonyms:
enjoyable, vigorous, provocative, cheerful, festive, frisky, buoyant, peppy, spirited, nimble, bright, entertaining, animated, stimulating, refreshing, agile, alert, animate, astir, blithe, brisk, chipper, complex, dashing, driving, effervescent, enterprising, frolicsome, gay, happy, industrious, involved, jocund, jumping, keen, merry, perky, pert, quick, rousing, snappy, sparkling, sprightly, spry, stirring, vivacious, zippy, blithesome, bouncy, bustling, buzzing, chirpy, full of pep, go-go, hyper,
Antonyms:
unpleasant, inactive, lethargic, somber, apathetic, dispirited, sleepy, unhappy, depressed, gloomy, heavy, sad, down, dull, lifeless,
