lively
adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/Definition
B1 having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm, or showing interesting and exciting thought: 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.Energetic and lively › describes colours that are bright and strong: The room was painted a lively electric blue.The qualities of colour liveliness /-nəs/ noun [U]
(Definition of lively adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a spring in your step idiom
- ablaze adjective
- barnstorming adjective
- be alive and well/kicking idiom
- be as fresh as a daisy idiom
- be full of beans idiom
- exuberant adjective (PEOPLE)
- fierce adjective
- frisky adjective
- frolic verb
- frolicsome adjective
- high-octane adjective
- indefatigable adjective
- rambunctious adjective
- refreshed adjective
- rejuvenate verb
- spark plug noun (PERSON)
- sparky adjective
- sprightly adjective
- vigorous adjective
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