full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk

a lively discussion.

animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly

a lively tune; a lively wit.

eventful, stirring, or exciting

The opposition gave us a lively time.

bustling with activity; astir

The marketplace was lively with vendors.

strong, keen, or distinct; vivid

a lively recollection.

striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance.

vivid or bright, as color or light

a lively pink.

sparkling, as wines.

fresh or invigorating, as air

a lively breeze.

rebounding quickly; springing back; resilient

a lively tennis ball.

riding the sea buoyantly, as a ship.

with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly

to step lively.

adjective

apathetic , dispirited , inactive , lethargic , lifeless , sleepy , quiet , slow , sluggish

adjective

agile , alert , animate , animated , astir , blithe , blithesome , bouncy , bright , brisk , buoyant , bustling , buzzing , cheerful , chipper * , chirpy , complex , dashing , driving , effervescent , enjoyable , enterprising , entertaining , festive , frisky , frolicsome , full of pep , gay , go-go , happy , hyper , industrious , involved , jocund , jumping , keen , merry , nimble , peppy * , perky , pert , provocative , quick , refreshing , rousing , snappy , sparkling , spirited , sprightly , spry , stimulating , stirring , vigorous , vivacious , zippy * , active , dynamic , dynamical , forceful , kinetic , strenuous , chipper , high-spirited , energetic , peppy , zippy , airy , alive , busy , cheery , eager , enthusiastic , exuberant , feisty , fresh , hilarious frolicsome , humming , jaunty , mercurial , piquant , rambunctious , vibrant , volatile