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▪ I. unˈlively, a.
[un-1 7. Cf. ON. úlífligr.]
†1. Unliving, lifeless. Obs.—1
1563J. Man Musculus' Commonpl. 43 b, What honor is that to God..to worshippe the dead and unlively shapes as Gods.
2. Not lively, animated, or bright; dull.
1608Willet Hexapla Exod. 340 Dead and vnliuely colours. 1615G. Sandys Trav. 114 These [medals] now cut, seeme lame..and vnliuely counterfets. 1723Gay in Lett. C'tess Suffolk (1824) I. 120 This is no unlively picture of a damsel who might please. 1866Athenæum No. 1999. 235/1 Their hopes are not unlively. 1894Daily News 27 July 5/3 This list was considerably thinned before the long, unlively debate concluded.
Hence unˈliveliness.
1643Milton Divorce i. 8 All the unlivelines and naturall sloth which is really unfit for conversation.
▪ II. unˈlively, adv.
(un-1 11.)
1641Ld. Digby Parl. Sp. 9 Feb. 14 As dully, as faintly, as unlively, as in Language these Actions..have beene expressed. |