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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of liveliness
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
Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.
—Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.
—Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
Noun
-
Adjusting images before they are sent for matching – for example, changing brightness levels – can improve accuracy, too.—
Vijayan Asari,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
-
The Danish band’s newfound brightness is apparent from the start, as the album opens with twinkling glockespiel.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
Such destinations downtown are seen as essential to building vibrancy on days when there aren’t sporting events or concerts at PeoplesBank Arena.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
-
To Reed, that openness creates an energy and vibrancy in comics that’s not always present in the mainstream creative arts.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
Noun
-
The combination of physical activity and being in the great outdoors gives the body a boost of vitality.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
-
Through workshops, brain-health nutrition and other innovative tools such as exergaming — interactive technology that combines exercise with gaming — residents can explore new ways to stay engaged and nurture continued vitality.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
For example, the science fiction film genre often depicts a world that could be altered by time and advances in technology, whereas the musical film genre is full of songs and dances, spontaneity, exuberance, and romantic love.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
-
Each one works against the increase in value as the pros crush the over-exuberance, as represented by fat premiums that the amateurs create.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
Noun
-
The concept, previously presented in European animation settings including Annecy, was pitched as a YA story about mental health, identity, online hostility and self-acceptance.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
-
Those weird reptilian alien creatures were digitally created by Pacific Data Images PDI, an early visual effects and digital animation studio bought by DreamWorks SKG in 2000 and merged into DreamWorks Animation.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
-
Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
-
This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Here, pops of rich orange and a fun rug add a bit of vibrance.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
-
All together, the formula does a great job tanning pale skin and adding vibrance overall.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Bloom’s shares have risen by more than 200% since the start of the year on the back of investor enthusiasm over demand for its technology to power data centers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
-
No technical area is big enough to contain his enthusiasm, let alone the minimalist version at Bournemouth, which is the smallest in the Premier League.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Liveliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liveliness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
