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livelyOne entry found. Main Entry: live·ly Pronunciation: \ˈlīv-lē\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): live·li·er; live·li·est Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līflīc, from līf life Date: before 12th century 1 obsolete : living — live·li·ly \ˈlīv-lə-lē\ adverb — live·li·ness \ˈlīv-lē-nəs\ noun — lively adverb synonyms lively, animated, vivacious, sprightly, gay mean keenly alive and spirited. lively suggests briskness, alertness, or energy <a lively debate on the issues>. animated applies to what is spirited and active <an animated discussion of current events>. vivacious suggests an activeness of gesture and wit, often playful or alluring <a vivacious party host>. sprightly suggests lightness and spirited vigor of manner or wit <a tuneful, sprightly musical>. gay stresses complete freedom from care and overflowing spirits <the gay spirit of Paris in the 1920s>.
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