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Synonyms for lively

Adjective

1. lively (vs. dull), alive(predicate), bouncing, bouncy, peppy, spirited, zippy, breezy, bubbly, bubbling, effervescent, scintillating, sparkling, sparkly, burbling, burbly, effusive, gushing, live, warm, alert, animated#1, alive, energetic, rested, spirited
usage: full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"
2. lively, racy, spirited (vs. spiritless)
usage: full of zest or vigor; "a racy literary style"
3. brisk, lively, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy, energetic (vs. lethargic)
usage: quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze"
4. bouncy, live, lively, resilient, springy, whippy, elastic (vs. inelastic)
usage: rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resiliant as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf"
5. lively, eventful (vs. uneventful)
usage: filled with events or activity; "a lively period in history"
6. full of life, lively, vital, animated (vs. unanimated), alive
usage: full of spirit; "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world"
7. lively, active (vs. inactive)
usage: characterized by energetic activity; "a lively baby"
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