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live·ly
 lively
- pronunciation:
- laIv
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
livelier, liveliest |
| definition 1: |
full of life or energy.
She is a very lively person.- synonyms:
- brisk, vital
- antonyms:
- lifeless
- similar words:
- alive, dynamic, energetic, playful, rousing, smart
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| definition 2: |
gay or exciting.
This is a lively party.- synonyms:
- festive, gay
- antonyms:
- dead, dull
- similar words:
- alive, buoyant, exciting, joyful, lighthearted, merry, playful
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| definition 3: |
striking.
The painter Vincent van Gogh used colors to create a lively effect.- synonyms:
- brisk, vivid
- antonyms:
- dull, lifeless
- similar words:
- energetic, intense, moving
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| related words: |
bright, busy, jaunty, jovial, light, quick, spry, warm |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
livelier, liveliest |
| definition: |
with quick movements or lots of energy.
The gym teacher told us to move lively.- synonyms:
- briskly, quickly
- similar words:
- fast
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| related words: |
quick |
| derivation: |
liveliness (n.) |
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