livelyadjective
uk/ˈlaɪv.li/us/ˈlaɪv.li/B1 full of energy and enthusiasm; interesting and exciting :
It's hard work teaching a class of lively children.
a lively city
They take a lively interest in their grandchildren.
There was some lively discussion at the meeting.
(of colours) bright and strong:
The room was painted a lively electric blue.
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- These debates have made a successful series, mostly because of well-chosen speakers and lively topics.
- Angela's so cheerful and lively - she's like a breath of fresh air when she visits.
- There were lively New Year celebrations all over town.
- The party was certainly lively.
- We had a lively discussion.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Energetic and lively
- a spring in your step idiom
- alive
- barnstorming
- be alive and well/kicking idiom
- be as fresh as a daisy idiom
- bounce
- frisky
- frolicsome
- fury
- go-getter
- high-spirited
- indefatigable
- maniac
- playful
- refreshing
- sprightly
- spry
- supercharged
- tear into sth
- throw yourself into sth
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liveliness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈlaɪv.li.nəs/us/ˈlaɪv.li.nəs/