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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, snappily, sparkily, spiritedly, sprightly, trippingly, vivaciously

Words Related to lively

friskily, gamesomely, playfully, skittishly, sportively

briskly, crisply, effervescently, energetically, jazzily, racily, springily

breezily, cockily, dapperly, dashingly, jauntily

agilely, nimbly, spryly

allegro

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 peopleʼs shoelaces

Synonyms of lively

active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pert, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), 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, chirrupy, effervescent, sparkly, upbeat

eager, enthusiastic, keen

frolicsome, impish, pixieish, playful

boisterous, bubbly, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited

high-strung, nervous, skittish

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

aboil, abubble, 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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