Antonyms for lively


Grammar : Adj
Spell : lahyv-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlaɪv li


Definition of lively

Origin :
  • Old English liflic "living, existing," literally "life-like;" from life + -ly (2). Sense of "active, energetic" developed by early 13c., from notion "full of life."
  • adj energetic, active, busy
Example sentences :
  • At last this lively maiden got Philip away from the rest, and began to cross-question him.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • Among his friends his speech was anticipated with lively interest.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The lively wretch has made me a visit, and is but just gone away.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Then, as the stenographer entered, he went on with lively interest.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The wizened little headman was as cheerful and lively and vigorous as ever.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • The most lively thought is still inferior to the dullest sensation.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • To this gathering, only the bright and lively fairies were welcome.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • And, if I can have my wish in full, I want one that will play only lively tunes.
  • Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis
  • Olivo, meanwhile, had been having a lively business talk with the hostess.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • It was the next day that things got lively on this bit of the front.
  • Extract from : « The Comrade In White » by W. H. Leathem

Synonyms for lively

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