Lively
WordNet
adjective
(1) Characterized by energetic activity
"A lively baby"
(2) Full of spirit
"A dynamic full of life woman"
"A vital and charismatic leader"
"This whole lively world"
(3) Filled with events or activity
"A lively period in history"
(4) Full of life and energy
"A lively discussion"
"Lively and attractive parents"
"A lively party"
(5) Elastic; rebounds readily
"Clean bouncy hair"
"A lively tennis ball"
"As resilient as seasoned hickory"
"Springy turf"
(6) 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"
(7) Full of zest or vigor
"A racy literary style"
WiktionaryText
Adverb
- In a lifelike manner; vibrantly, vividly.
- 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, Folio Society 2006, vol. 1, p. 220-1:
- the Painter Protogenes [...] having perfected the image of a wearie and panting dog, [...] but being unable, as he desired, lively to represent the drivel or slaver of his mouth, vexed against his owne worke, took his spunge, and moist as it was with divers colours, threw it at the picture [...].
- 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, Folio Society 2006, vol. 1, p. 220-1: