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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!

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[Middle English lifli, from Old English līflīc, from līf, life; see leip- in Indo-European roots.]

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live′li·ly adv.live′li·ness n.

lively

(ˈlaɪvlɪ) adj, -lier or -liest1. full of life or vigour2. vivacious or animated, esp when in company3. busy; eventful4. characterized by mental or emotional intensity; vivid5. having a striking effect on the mind or senses6. refreshing: a lively breeze. 7. springy or bouncy or encouraging springiness: a lively ball. 8. (Nautical Terms) (of a boat or ship) readily responsive to the helmadv9. in a brisk manner: step lively. 10. look lively (interjection) make haste ˈliveliness n

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(ˈlaɪv li)

adj.andadv. -li•er, -li•est. adj. 1. full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion. 2. animated; spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune; a lively wit. 3. eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time. 4. bustling with activity; astir: The marketplace was lively with vendors. 5. strong, keen, or distinct; vivid: a lively recollection. 6. striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance. 7. vivid or bright, as color or light: a lively pink. 8. sparkling, as wines. 9. fresh or invigorating, as air: a lively breeze. 10. rebounding quickly; resilient: a lively tennis ball. adv. 11. with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly: to step lively. [before 1000; Middle English; Old English līflīc vital] live′li•ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"alert, watchful - engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"animated, alive - having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or livelinessrested - not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing; "came back rested from her vacation"dull - lacking in liveliness or animation; "he was so dull at parties"; "a dull political campaign"; "a large dull impassive man"; "dull days with nothing to do"; "how dull and dreary the world is"; "fell back into one of her dull moods"
	2.	lively - full of zest or vigor; "a racy literary style"racyspirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
	3.	lively - quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze"brisk, spanking, zippy, alert, rattling, merry, snappyenergetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"
	4.	lively - elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"bouncy, springy, resilient, liveelastic - capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk"
	5.	lively - filled with events or activity; "a lively period in history"eventful - full of events or incidents; "the most exhausting and eventful day of my life"
	6.	lively - full of spirit; "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world"full of life, vitalanimated, alive - having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"

lively

adjective1. animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay, alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed She had a sweet, lively personality.
animated slow, dull, lifeless, inactive, apathetic, listless, torpid2. busy, crowded, stirring, buzzing, bustling, moving, eventful lively streets full of bars and cafés
busy slow, dull3. vivid, strong, striking, bright, exciting, stimulating, bold, colourful, refreshing, forceful, racy, invigorating toys made with bright and lively colours
vivid dull4. enthusiastic, strong, keen, stimulating, eager, formidable, vigorous, animated, weighty The newspapers showed a lively interest in European developments.

lively

adjective1. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy:active, brisk, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, forceful, kinetic, sprightly, strenuous, vigorous.Informal: peppy.2. Very brisk, alert, and full of high spirits:animated, bouncy, chipper, dashing, high-spirited, pert, spirited, vivacious.Informal: peppy.Idioms: bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, full of life.3. Disposed to action:active, brisk, driving, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, enterprising, peppy, sprightly, spry, vigorous, zippy.Informal: snappy.

Translations

活泼的活跃的真实的栩栩如生的

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(laiv) adjective1. having life; not dead. a live mouse. 活的 活的2. (of a radio or television broadcast etc) heard or seen as the event takes place; not recorded. I watched a live performance of my favourite opera on television; Was the performance live or recorded? 現場直播的 实况播送的3. full of energy, and capable of becoming active. a live bomb 精力充沛的, 未爆的 精力充沛的，未爆的（炸弹） 4. burning. a live coal. 燃燒著的 燃着的 adverb (of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place. The competition will be broadcast live. 現場直播 直播实况ˈlively adjective active; full of life, high spirits or movement. She took a lively interest in us; The music is bright and lively. 活躍的，熱烈的，輕快活潑的 活泼的，活跃的，栩栩如生的，真实的 ˈliveliness noun 活躍，熱烈，輕快活潑 活泼，快活，热闹 ˈlivestock noun domestic animals, especially horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs. 家畜 家畜live wire1. a wire charged with electricity. 通電的電線 通电的电线2. a person who is full of energy and enthusiasm. He is very quiet, but his sister is a real live wire. 生龍活虎般的人 生龙活虎般的人

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