lively

adjective
UK: /ˈlaɪv.li/
US: /ˈlaɪv.li/

  1. Full of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement.

    1. The music is very lively at the party.
    2. The debate was lively, with strong opinions on both sides, making it very interesting.

  2. Bright, strong, and clear in color or design.

    1. She wore a lively scarf.
    2. The artist uses lively colors to bring the painting to life, catching the eye.

  3. Active and busy.

    1. The market is lively today.
    2. The coastal town has a lively tourist trade during the summer months, boosting the economy.

Synonyms

animated busy active spirited dynamic vibrant energetic
lively adverb

  1. In a vigorous or energetic way.

    1. The band played lively music.
    2. The children were dancing lively around the maypole, celebrating the spring festival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lively" in English means: Full of energy, enthusiasm, and excitement., Bright, strong, and clear in color or design., Active and busy..

The phonetic transcription of "lively" is /ˈlaɪv.li/ in British English and /ˈlaɪv.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lively": animated, busy, active, spirited, dynamic, vibrant, energetic.

Example usage of "lively": "The music is very lively at the party.". More examples on the page.