as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
began talking animately about her favorite subject: horses
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Adverb
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The boat holds a cluster of restaurants that draw a steady stream of Cairo locals, which keeps the dining scene feeling lively well into the evening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026 -
What used to feel lively now often feels congested and harder to enjoy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Bündchen could be seen playfully tossing her baby boy in the air in the first photo, while other pictures show the model spending quality time with all three of her kids.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Natural light pours into the bathrooms, and ground-floor accommodations have alfresco showers (playfully dubbed secret gardens).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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“Animately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animately. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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