American English
/ˈlaɪvˌli.əst̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: lively
Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
Practice out loudHaving a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
The lively puppy ran around the room.
The children were lively after the game.
With a child, it can sometimes suggest that the child is hard to keep still.
lively child
a lively + noun
be lively
Full of activity and interest, with many things happening.
The downtown streets are lively at night.
We had a lively discussion over dinner.
lively discussion · lively atmosphere
Bright and strong, not dull.
She chose lively colors for the kitchen.
The lively blue made the room feel warmer.
lively colors
make a person, place, or activity more lively or interesting
Music livened up the party.
Write livelier and liveliest, not livelyer or livelyest.