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
Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The Sunday afternoon crowd of 40,264 at Coors Field was lively and engaged in the Cubs-Rockies game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
But the film emphasizes the cast’s very evident liveliness.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Players will enjoy a full day of activities including Hole-in-One and Closest to the Pin contests, a chance to win a car, fun sponsor experiences, lunch and refreshments, a gift from Callaway Golf and a lively awards dinner and multiple Opportunity Drawings.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The Sunday afternoon crowd of 40,264 at Coors Field was lively and engaged in the Cubs-Rockies game.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liveliness
Noun
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Users can choose between two different brightness levels and adjust the angle of the light and the solar panel for customized preferences.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Govee has refined the software from previous models to improve the brightness and color accuracy, and the lights are more durable now.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Venus Williams playfully shaded her former doubles partner and sister Serena during the US Open.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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Between her huge mane of hair and his white cowboy hat, Gaga and Mars playfully evoked '70s country music duos.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the tradition of the divine feminine, the energetic space captivates with colors, abstract wall art and a goddess sculpture done by the dynamic sister artist duo’s mother.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nebraska’s prairies and parks are known for their vibrant wildflowers like prairie clover, goldenrods, and asters—but sunflowers are the real showstoppers in the fall.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This recipe, which requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, brings the vibrant flavors of taco soup to life in one delicious recipe.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inclusion highlights Taiwan’s growing reputation in short-form and animated cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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This ought to be enough to keep you busy for a little while.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This Week Heat, drought and wildfire smoke are expected to limit vibrancy across much of the interior West, and stressed trees in lower elevations could drop leaves a week or two earlier than average, according to Pastelok.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The only regions that may be in for a bit of fall disappointment are the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, which are projected to be warmer and wetter than normal, potentially pushing color changes to later in the year, keeping vibrancy low.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
2 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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