Lively: meaning, definitions and examples

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lively

 

[ หˆlaษชvli ]

Adjective / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.

Synonyms

animated, energetic, spirited, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • She danced to the lively beat of the music.
  • The lively melody filled the room with joy.
  • The band played a lively tune that got everyone on their feet.
Context #2 | Adjective

conversation

Full of enthusiasm and excitement; animated.

Synonyms

dynamic, enthusiastic, exciting, vivid

Examples of usage

  • They had a lively discussion about the latest news.
  • Her lively personality made her the center of attention at the party.
Context #3 | Adverb

movement

In a way that shows a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

Synonyms

briskly, energetically, enthusiastically, vigorously

Examples of usage

  • She moved lively across the dance floor.
  • The children played lively in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "lively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น animado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคตเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lebendig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฒะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผywy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดป็™บใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vivant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ animado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท canlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™œ๊ธฐ์ฐฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุดูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดปๆณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพivahen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ canlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ animado

Etymology

The word 'lively' originated from the Middle English word 'lively' which meant 'full of life, animated, spirited'. It has been used in English language since the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to represent energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness in various contexts.

See also: enliven, live, livelihood, liveliness, liver, livestock, livestream, living, nonliving.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,010 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.