lively

/lˈaɪvli/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. full of life and energy
   “a lively discussion”
2. full of zest or vigor
   “a racy literary style”
3. quick and energetic
   “a brisk walk in the park”
4. elastic; rebounds readily
   “clean bouncy hair”
5. filled with events or activity
   “a lively period in history”
6. full of spirit; full of life
   “a dynamic full of life woman”

Synonyms for lively

• alive
• bouncing
• breezy
• bubbly
• bubbling
• burbling
• live
• warm
• racy
• spirited
• alert
• brisk
• merry
• rattling
• snappy
• spanking
• zippy
• energetic
• bouncy
• resilient
• springy
• elastic
• eventful
• vital
• animated

Antonyms of lively

• dull

Words that rhyme with lively

• plaintively
• dively
• hively
• shively
• snively