LIVELINESS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

liveliness

noun

Definition of liveliness

as in brightness

the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity we were surprised by the liveliness of the crowd at the nightclub despite the early hour

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Recent Examples of liveliness Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there. — Pj Green june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026 Most of the rooms overlook the pool and bar, so come here for the walking-distance-to-everything location and liveliness more than a quiet beach escape. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 There are something close to 50 of To’s movies to choose from, and all of them have a wonderful visual liveliness — plus a compelling, svelte sense of place that lives at a particularly fun intersection between the worlds of Akira Kurosawa and Jean-Pierre Melville. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026 There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another. — Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 The establishment is filled with the kind of liveliness that was typical of supper clubs during decades past. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 At school, her liveliness and charisma drew other kids in. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The right temple holds a multipurpose button and rocker for adjusting display brightness, switching between picture modes, and navigating the limited menu system.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Noctilucent clouds keep glowing with an oddly cold brightness.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Sébastien Vaniček, a French filmmaker of vigor if not vibrancy, is the fourth director to pick up the series, now on its sixth installment.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Legal issues delayed any immediate development plans, leaving the vacant Sears building as a shell of its former self among the vibrancy of Town Center mall.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of vibrancy

Noun

Without a course correction, this exodus will drain the state’s economic vitality.

— Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
The name change marked a shift from being part of the VivaMayr family to becoming an independent, forward-facing brand dedicated to longevity medicine and long-term vitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

Now animation is in control over the Fourth of July long weekend, but with an asterisk.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of animation

Noun

How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Marciano beats are muted in the way museum décor aims to keep eyes fixed on the vibrance of the collection.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Since former President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth Independence Day Act in 2021, the federal holiday has been celebrated with vibrance and passion.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of vibrance

Noun

Volunteers hosted happy hours and trivia nights that helped generate enthusiasm for a generational shift from Collins, 73, to Platner, 41.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In the backdrop to Sutherland, Bocco, Maraval and Barker’s enthusiasm for the new TIFF Market, there’s uncertainty about how many international film professionals will make the trip this year.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026

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