- (adv.) With strong resemblance of life.
- (superl.) Endowed with or manifesting life; living.
- (superl.) Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.
- (superl.) Representing life; lifelike.
- (superl.) Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.
- (adv.) In a brisk, active or animated manner; briskly; vigorously.
- (superl.) Gay; airy; animated; spirited.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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| MLA | Webster's. "lively" 27 May 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/lively/definitions/2028422> |