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Lively ˈlaɪvli Intelligent Young Enquiring Interest Adjective Bre

Word lively
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈlaɪvli / NAmE / ˈlaɪvli /
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  • an intelligent and lively young woman
  • a lively and enquiring mind
  • he showed a lively interest in politics.
  • her eyes were bright and lively.
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lively

(adjective)BrE / ˈlaɪvli / NAmE / ˈlaɪvli /
  1. full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
    • synonym animated
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/animated
    • an intelligent and lively young woman
    • a lively and enquiring mind
    • He showed a lively interest in politics.
    • Her eyes were bright and lively.
  2. full of interest or excitement
    • a lively bar
    • a lively debate
  3. strong and definite
    • a lively shade of pink
  4. busy and active
    • They do a lively trade in souvenirs and gifts.

    Extra Examples

    • The party got quite lively later on.
    • Things got pretty lively towards the end of the evening.
    • ‘Les vignes’ is a lively bar just off the main street.
    • Her lively personality will be greatly missed.
    • She has a lively and enquiring mind.
    • She’s an intelligent and lively young woman.
    • Younger people may prefer a livelier resort such as Malia.

    Word Origin

    • Old English līflic ‘living, animate’ (see life, -ly).
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