lively
/ˈlaɪv.li/ adjective A2- Full of life; energetic, vivacious.
- Bright, glowing, vivid; strong, vigorous.
- Fizzy; foamy; tending to produce a large head in the glass.
Comparative livelier · Superlative liveliest
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She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous.
After playing some Italian songs, Miss Bingley varied the charm by a lively Scotch air; and soon afterwards Mr.
Morrel, Danglars and Caderousse were despatched in search of the bridegroom to convey to him the intelligence of the arrival of the important personage whose coming had created such a lively sensation, and to beseech him to make haste.
Bingley had soon made himself acquainted with all the principal people in the room: he was lively and unreserved, danced every dance, was angry that the ball closed so early, and talked of giving one himself at Netherfield.
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