lively (adj.)

  1. full of life and energy; a lively discussion; lively and attractive parents; a lively party'

  2. full of zest or vigor; a racy literary style

    [ Syn: racy ]

  3. 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

    [ Syn: alert , brisk , merry , rattling , snappy , spanking , zippy ]

  4. elastic; rebounds readily; clean bouncy hair; a lively tennis ball; as resilient as seasoned hickory; springy turf

    [ Syn: bouncy , live , resilient , springy ]

  5. filled with events or activity; a lively period in history'

  6. full of spirit; a dynamic full of life woman; a vital and charismatic leader; this whole lively world

    [ Syn: full of life , vital ]

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