What is the meaning of lively?

adjective

  • Full of life and energy.
    • usage: "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"
  • Full of zest or vigor.
    • usage: "a racy literary style"
  • Quick and energetic.
    • usage: "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze"
  • Elastic; rebounds readily.
    • usage: "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
  • Filled with events or activity.
    • usage: "a lively period in history"
  • Full of spirit.
    • usage: "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world"
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