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lively

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Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪvli/

lively means: Full of energy, movement, or excitement.

adjective

FULL OF ENERGYB1

Full of energy, movement, or excitement.

  • Our puppy is very lively.
  • We had a lively discussion after dinner.
  • The band played some lively music.

Similar words: energetic, animated, vivacious

Opposites: dull, lifeless

Common phrases: lively conversation, lively child, lively music, lively debate

Questions about lively

What does lively mean?

Full of energy, movement, or excitement.

What is lively in other languages?

Türkçe: canlı · Español: animado · Français: plein de vie · Deutsch: lebhaft · Italiano: vivace · 日本語: 活発な

How do you pronounce lively?

It is pronounced /ˈlaɪvli/.

How do you use lively in a sentence?

Our puppy is very lively. We had a lively discussion after dinner.

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