American Dictionary
Definition lively in American English
lively
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈlaɪvli/
▪ controversy, correspondence, debate, discussion
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full of energy and enthusiasm
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showing a lot of intelligence and interest in things
Example
Politicians should take a lively interest in issues that concern local people.
Synonyms and related words
Example
The conference produced some lively debate.
Synonyms and related words
Example
lively bars and restaurants
