lively — full of life and energy; active and outgoing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of life and energy; active and outgoing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪvli/
Korean meaning: 활기찬, 생기있는, 활발한
Korean pronunciation: **라이**블리
Example Sentences
- The lively puppy knocked over three flower pots while chasing its own tail.
- Grandma is surprisingly lively for her age - she can dance better than most teenagers!
- The lively debate lasted until midnight.
lively
ADJECTIVE//ˈlaɪvli//
full of life and energy; active and outgoing
💡 Concept
The festival is lively with music, laughter, and movement.
🎵 Rhyme
From lonely to lovely, the lively music transforms everything!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈlaɪvli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlaɪvli/
🌳Etymology
Rootlive
Suffix--ly
Origin
14세기에 'live(살다)' + '-ly(형용사 접미사)'가 결합되어 '살아있는 것처럼'이라는 의미로 형성되었습니다. 생명력이 넘치는 모습을 표현하는 단어로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
lovelylonely
lovely
lonely
🔗Collocations
lively discussion
lively atmosphere
lively music
lively conversation
lively performance
lively crowd
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The lively puppy knocked over three flower pots while chasing its own tail.”
😄 Fun example
“Grandma is surprisingly lively for her age - she can dance better than most teenagers!”
“The lively debate lasted until midnight.”
“Children need lively activities to stay engaged.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
energeticvibrantanimatedspiriteddynamic
Antonyms
dulllifelessboring
Related
activecheerfulvigorousenthusiastic
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