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lively

UK
/ˈlaɪvli/
US
/ˈlaɪvli/

Translations

livelyadjective
livelier
Comp.
liveliest
Super.
UK
/ˈlaɪvli/
US
/ˈlaɪvli/
vifPour une personne, une conversation, une couleur ou une ambiance ; au féminin : vive.
The lively children ran around the playground, laughing and playing games.
Les enfants vifs couraient dans la cour de récréation en riant et en jouant à des jeux.
animéSurtout pour une activité, une discussion ou une ambiance.
The lively debate kept the audience engaged for hours.
Le débat animé a captivé le public pendant des heures.
Additional translations
vivantSurtout pour le style, l'allure ou l'expression ; moins courant dans certains contextes.
Synonyms
animated
vivacious
energetic
spirited
vibrant
excitable
dynamic
perky
bouncy
zesty
Antonyms
dull
lifeless
inactive
quiet
livelyadverb
UK
/ˈlaɪvli/
US
/ˈlaɪvli/
Archaic or dialectal adverbial use; largely supplanted by the regular adverb 'livelily'.
vivementArchaïque ou régional : « de manière vive, rapide, énergique ».
"Step lively, lads!" the sergeant barked.
« Avancez vivement, les gars ! » aboya le sergent.
Synonyms
energetically
vivaciously
animatedly
briskly
sprightly
spiritedly
vibrantly
jauntily
gaily
cheerfully
zestfully

Definitions

livelyadjective
Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
The lively children ran around the playground, laughing and playing games.
Characterized by a lot of activity or excitement.
The lively debate kept the audience engaged for hours.
Bright and vivid in appearance or color.
She wore a lively dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.
livelyadverb
Archaic or dialect. In a brisk, energetic, or vigorous manner.
"Step lively, lads!" the sergeant barked.
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