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Synonyms
live·ly (līv́lē)

[Middle English lifli, from Old English līflīc, from līf, life.]

adjective: -li·er, -li·est. 

  1. Full of life and energy; vigorous: a lively baby.
  2. Full of spirit; gay and animated: a lively tune.
  3. Marked by animated intelligence: a lively discussion.
  4. Invigorating; refreshing.
  5. Effervescent; sparkling.
  6. Keen; brisk: gave the kitchen floor a lively sweeping.
  7. Rebounding readily upon impact; resilient: a lively tennis ball. See synonyms at active

adverb 

With energy or vigor; briskly: Step lively!

derivatives

livéli·ly
adverb
livéli·ness
noun