Meaning & use
lively
Full of energy, activity, or excitement; vigorous and animated.
See it in a sentence
The lively debate kept the audience engaged for well over an hour.
Despite her age, she remained a lively presence at every family gathering.
A note on using this word
Lively can describe people, places, music, or conversations, always suggesting an enjoyable sense of energy rather than chaos.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
dulllifeless
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