livelily


live·ly

L0208400 (līv′lē)adj. live·li·er, live·li·est 1. a. Full of energy or alertness; vigorous or animated: a lively baby; lively eyes.b. Characterized by much activity or excitement: "You would have ... indulged in the rides, games and fast food on the lively boardwalks" (Sarah Milstein). See Synonyms at active.2. a. Quick-paced: a lively tune.b. Full of flavor or spice: a lively sauce.c. Stimulating and invigorating: a lively breeze.3. Rebounding readily upon impact; resilient: a lively tennis ball.adv. With energy or vigor; briskly: Step lively!
[Middle English lifli, from Old English līflīc, from līf, life; see leip- in Indo-European roots.]
live′li·ly adv.live′li·ness n.

livelily

(ˈlaɪvlɪlɪ) advin a lively, energetic manner