ˈlaɪvlɪ adj. 1 full of
life;
vigorous,
energetic. 2
brisk (a lively pace). 3
vivid, stimulating (a lively discussion). 4
vivacious, jolly,
sociable. 5 joc.
exciting,
dangerous,
difficult (the press is
making things lively
for them). 6 (of a colour)
bright and vivid. 7
lifelike,
realistic (a lively description). 8 (of a
boat etc.)
rising lightly to
the waves. øølivelily adv. liveliness n. [OE liflic (as LIFE, -LY(1))]