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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as in playfully
in a quick and spirited manner
now then, step lively there
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as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the lively puppy was racing around the dining room floor chasing after people's shoelaces
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as in vibrant
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the party was a lively affair that lasted into the small hours of the morning
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Recent Examples of liveliness
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Music comes through with clean highs and enough bass to keep things lively at everyday listening levels.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Since then, life in the home has been lively.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Indeed, the backstage energy at the spring 2026 shows brought a liveliness that went beyond the usual hubbub of getting ready while polishing off Pura Vida takeaway in the wee hours before showtime.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Music comes through with clean highs and enough bass to keep things lively at everyday listening levels.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Plan Your Trip MumFest blends small-town charm, deep history, and lively celebration into one unforgettable fall weekend.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Since then, life in the home has been lively.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
Noun
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While observing it, astronomers noticed a brief, one-time-only spike in brightness, possibly indicating a gamma-ray burst.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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The truth is that subtleties of tonal range, not least brightness and contrast, can be adjusted by the corrector-in-chief.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Terri then playfully slapped Owens in the face with the puppet’s hand.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The post also included a clip of the couple playfully interacting with each other and Ostapchuk's growing belly.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pluto will also be going direct in Aquarius, stirring deep conversations and revelations around your joint ventures and energetic exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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At the greatest distances of all, gamma-ray bursts mark the universe’s most energetic events.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The final range is a blend of Enriquez’s playfulness and Jardini’s lighthearted sophistication, expressed via bold patterns, flashy prints and vibrant colors.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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With a rich heritage, a distinct language and cultural traditions rooted in family and ties to their land, the Diné remain one of the strongest, most vibrant Indigenous communities in the world.—
Suzette Brewer,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the end of the movie, the trio perform the song as themselves — the only non-animated artists featured.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Those episodes were made with the company's proprietary AI engine, fine-tuned for animated storytelling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Facebook users have mentioned that the restaurant is busy as customers are getting in their last few moments of home style Korean cooking.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chanel rounded out a busy month of parties in New York to celebrate the launch of Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif, its new men’s fragrance that debuted in August.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This helps retain vibrancy and avoid color transfer that happens in the dryer.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Audiences can indeed derive meaning from vibrancy.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Likewise, the airy comedy (boosted by Thomas Newman’s sprightly if familiar-sounding score) insists on the seeming incongruity between the film’s lovely setting and its darker subject matter.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Liveliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liveliness. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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