lively

live‧ly S3 / laɪvli / 形容词 ( comparative livelier , superlative liveliest )

1 people someone who is lively has a lot of energy and is very active :

a lively child

2 place/situation a place or situation that is lively is exciting because a lot of things are happening :

The hotel is situated next to the lively bustling port.

the city’s lively nightlife

3 movements/music lively movements or music are very quick and exciting :

a lively Spanish dance

4 discussion/description etc a lively discussion, description etc is very interesting and involves a lot of ideas :

The book offers a lively account of her travels.

a lively debate on environmental issues

5 mind/thoughts someone who has a lively mind is intelligent and interested in a lot of things :

Even Paula has shown a lively interest in politics.

Charlie has a very lively imagination (= he often invents stories, descriptions etc that are not true ) .

6 colour very bright :

a lively combination of colours

7 taste something that has a lively taste has a strong but pleasant taste :

The wine has a lively fruity flavour.

8 Look lively! British English spoken , Step lively! American English spoken used to tell someone to hurry

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