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lively

adjective

Full of spirit; full of life

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
L
Ends with
Y
Contains
IV
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
A2

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adjective

  1. Full of spirit; full of life

    “A vital and charismatic leader”

adjective

  1. Filled with events or activity

    “A lively period in history”

adjective

  1. Full of life and energy

    “A lively discussion”

adjective

  1. Elastic; rebounds readily

    “Clean bouncy hair”

adjective

  1. Quick and energetic

    “A brisk walk in the park”

adjective

  1. Full of zest or vigor

    “A racy literary style”

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Example Sentences

A vital and charismatic leader
This whole lively world
A lively period in history
A lively discussion
Lively and attractive parents
A lively party
Clean bouncy hair
A lively tennis ball
As resilient as seasoned hickory
Springy turf
A brisk walk in the park
A lively gait
A merry chase
Traveling at a rattling rate
A snappy pace
A racy literary style

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