as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
sang the ditty airily, tapping his foot in time
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Adverb
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Young hunters can also expect pennies, treats and other surprises along the route—enough to keep the afternoon lively.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Close to lively Lower Greenville in the coveted M Streets neighborhood, a five-bedroom modern design awaits at 6215 Llano Ave.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Not so with this visually striking doc about the artistry of David Bowie, with its kaleidoscopic imagery and a playfully experimental narrative.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Another slide collages pictures of the two wearing matching sunglasses, while a third image sees Ratajkowski playfully sticking her tongue out as the couple enjoy a dinner date.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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The song's interplay between choir and orchestra is buoyantly euphoric, opening a door to bolder, more intentionally progressive and soulful sounds in the country's mainstream.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 May 2025
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“Airily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airily. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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