part of speech: adjective
inflections: livelier, liveliest
definition 1: full of life or energy.
- She is a very lively person.
synonyms: brisk, vital
antonyms: lethargic, lifeless
definition 2: gay or exciting.
- This is a lively party.
synonyms: animated, festive, gay
antonyms: dead, dull
definition 3: striking.
- The painter Vincent van Gogh used colors to create a lively effect.
synonyms: brisk, vivid
antonyms: dull, lifeless
part of speech: adverb
inflections: livelier, liveliest
definition: with quick movements or lots of energy.
- The gym teacher told us to move lively.
synonyms: briskly, quickly
derivation: liveliness (n.)