lively

live•ly

[[t]ˈlaɪv li[/t]] adj. and adv. -li•er, -li•est

1) full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk:

a lively discussion[/ex]

2) animated; spirited, vivacious, or sprightly:

a lively tune; a lively wit[/ex]

3) eventful, stirring, or exciting:

The opposition gave us a lively time[/ex]

4) bustling with activity; astir:

The marketplace was lively with vendors[/ex]

5) strong, keen, or distinct; vivid:

a lively recollection[/ex]

6) striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance

7) vivid or bright, as color or light:

a lively pink[/ex]

8) vin sparkling, as wines

9) fresh or invigorating, as air:

a lively breeze[/ex]

10) rebounding quickly; resilient:

a lively tennis ball[/ex]

11) with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly:

to step lively[/ex]

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Etymology: bef. 1000; ME; OE līflīc vital live′li•ness, n.