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Definition of 'lively'

Adjective

  1. full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"
       Antonyms: dull
  2. full of zest or vigor; "a racy literary style"
       Synonyms: 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"
       Synonyms: brisk merry rattling snappy spanking zippy
  4. elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
       Synonyms: 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"
       Synonyms: full of life vital
  7. characterized by energetic activity; "a lively baby"


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