- characterized by energetic activity
"a lively baby"

- full of spirit
"a dynamic full of life woman"
"a vital and charismatic leader"
"this whole lively world"

- filled with events or activity
"a lively period in history"

- full of life and energy
"a lively discussion"
"lively and attractive parents"
"a lively party"

- rebounds readily
"clean bouncy hair"
"a lively tennis ball"
"as resiliant as seasoned hickory"
"springy turf"

- 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"

- full of zest or vigor
"a racy literary style"

1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.

"Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leaves." -- Holland.

2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.

"But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With youthful steps ? Much livelier than erewhile He seems." -- Milton.

3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited.

"From grave to gay, from lively to severe." -- Pope.

4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.]

"I spied the lively picture of my father." -- Massinger.

5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.

"The colors of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies." -- Sir I. Newton.

"His faith must be not only living, but lively too." -- South.

Lively stones
(Script.), saints, as being quickened by the Spirit, and active in holiness.

Syn. -- Brisk; vigorous; quick; nimble; smart; active; alert; sprightly; animated; spirited; prompt; earnest; strong; energetic; vivid; vivacious; blithe; gleeful; airy; gay; jocund.

1. In a brisk, active, or animated manner; briskly; vigorously. Hayward.

2. With strong resemblance of life. [Obs.]

"Thou counterfeitest most lively." -- Shak.