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lively(1) (iou)



lively adjective. OE.
[from LIFE noun + -LY1.]
I. Having life; living, live, animate. OE-M17.
b. Of or pertaining to a living person; (of instruction etc.) delivered orally. M16-E18.
Of or pertaining to life; necessary to life, vital. OE-M17.
Full of action or interest; lifelike, animated; vivid, stimulating. ME.
J. Gilmour A valley lively with flocks, herds, tents. M. West The discussion was so lively that it was a quarter to one before Mendelius was able to escape. Holiday Which? They are..aimed at young people looking for a lively holiday in the sun.
Full of life; vigorous, energetic, active, brisk. ME.
look lively move (more) quickly or energetically (freq. in imper.).
B. Tarkington His mother took a lively interest in everything.
Of colour, light, etc.: vivid, bright, fresh. LME.
Vivacious, jolly, sociable. L16.
D. Wigoder She was lively, laughed gaily, talked easily.
Exciting, dangerous, difficult. joc. L18.
Law Times The Press is making things lively for Her Majesty's judges.
II.
Nautical. Of a boat etc.: rising lightly to the waves. L17.
livelily adverb M16.
liveliness noun LME.