lively
lively
full of energy and activity
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lively with Russian translation
lively usage examples
На рынке было живо: повсюду музыка и люди.
The market was lively, with music and people everywhere.
Её живой смех заставил всех улыбнуться.
Her lively laugh made everyone smile.
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lively synonyms
What's the difference between lively / animated / spirited / vivid / cheerful
the base meaning: full of energy and activity
The children were lively after the party.
active in manner; often suggests lively facial expression or movement
She gave an animated account of her trip.
full of energy, courage, and enthusiasm; more about spirit than motion
They had a spirited debate about the issue.
clear, strong, and full of detail; more often used for colors, memories, descriptions
She has vivid memories of the city.
happy and pleasant, showing good mood rather than high activity
He has a cheerful smile.
having a lot of energy and power to act; often stronger and more general than lively
She is very energetic in the mornings.
attractive and lively in an energetic, social way; often used for people, especially women
She was a vivacious hostess who kept everyone talking.
quick, efficient, and lively; often describes movement, business, weather, or tone
We took a brisk walk through the park.
full of cheerful, playful energy; more informal and often suggests physical springiness
The teacher had a bouncy manner that the children liked.
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How to pronounce lively and what this word means
lively means lively. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lively
/ˈlaɪvli/
lively translation
lively
lively examples
The market was lively, with music and people everywhere.
lively transcription
/ˈlaɪvli/, /ˈlaɪvli/
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lively meaning: what does it mean?
full of energy and activity
lively pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lively is pronounced as /ˈlaɪvli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lively definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The market was lively, with music and people everywhere. Translation: На рынке было живо: повсюду музыка и люди.
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