3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Lively \Live"ly\, a. [Compar. {Livelier}; superl. {Liveliest}.] [For lifely. Cf. {Lifelike}.] 1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living. [1913 Webster] Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leaves. --Holland. [1913 Webster] 2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth. [1913 Webster] But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With youthful steps ? Much livelier than erewhile He seems. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited. [1913 Webster] From grave to gay, from lively to severe. --Pope. [1913 Webster] 4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] I spied the lively picture of my father. --Massinger. [1913 Webster] 5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous. [1913 Webster] The colors of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies. --Sir I. Newton. [1913 Webster] His faith must be not only living, but lively too. --South. [1913 Webster] {Lively stones} (Script.), saints, as being quickened by the Spirit, and active in holiness. Syn: Brisk; vigorous; quick; nimble; smart; active; alert; sprightly; animated; spirited; prompt; earnest; strong; energetic; vivid; vivacious; blithe; gleeful; airy; gay; jocund. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: lively adj 1: full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party" [ant: {dull}] 2: full of zest or vigor; "a racy literary style" [syn: {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" [syn: {brisk}, {merry}, {rattling}, {snappy}, {spanking}, {zippy}] 4: rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resiliant as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf" [syn: {bouncy}, {live}, {resilient}, {springy}, {whippy}] 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" [syn: {full of life}, {vital}] 7: characterized by energetic activity; "a lively baby" [also: {liveliest}, {livelier}] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: liveliest See {lively}
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