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lively

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of lively

in a quick and spirited manner
  • Now then, step lively there!
Synonyms of lively

airily, animatedly, animately, bouncily, buoyantly, gaily (also gayly), high-spiritedly, livelily, perkily, pertly, spiritedly, sprightly, trippingly, vivaciously
Words Related to lively

friskily, gamesomely, playfully, skittishly, sportively

briskly, crisply, effervescently, energetically, springily

breezily, dapperly, dashingly, jauntily

agilely, nimbly, spryly
Near Antonyms of lively

halfheartedly, idly, indolently, lazily, lethargically, slothfully

heavily, inactively, listlessly, tiredly, wearily
Antonyms of lively

dully, inanimately, sluggishly, tardily

lively

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of lively

1 having much high-spirited energy and movement
  • The lively puppy was racing around the dining room floor chasing after people's shoelaces.
Synonyms of lively

active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pert, racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy
Words Related to lively

dapper, dashing, spiffy

agog, alert, awake, open-eyed, up, wide-awake

agile, nimble, spry

bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, chirpy, effervescent, sparkly, upbeat

eager, enthusiastic, keen

frolicsome, impish, pixieish, playful

boisterous, bubbly, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited
Phrases Synonymous with lively

on the go
Near Antonyms of lively

indolent, lazy, unambitious

inert, lethargic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, torpid, weary

apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid

boring, dull, irksome, tedious
Antonyms of lively

dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid
2 marked by much life, movement, or activity
  • The party was a lively affair that lasted into the small hours of the morning.
Synonyms of lively

abuzz, alive, animated, astir, brisk, bustling, busy, buzzing, flourishing, happening, hopping, humming, kinetic, rousing, stirring, thriving, vibrant
Words Related to lively

abounding, crowded, overflowing, populous, swarming, teeming, thronging
Antonyms of lively

asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy

Synonym Discussion of lively

lively, animated, vivacious, sprightly, gay mean keenly alive and spirited. lively suggests briskness, alertness, or energy.
    • a lively debate on the issues
animated applies to what is spirited and active.
    • an animated discussion of current events
vivacious suggests an activeness of gesture and wit, often playful or alluring.
    • a vivacious party host
sprightly suggests lightness and spirited vigor of manner or wit.
    • a tuneful, sprightly musical
gay stresses complete freedom from care and overflowing spirits.
    • the gay spirit of Paris in the 1920s

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