lively
[ lahyv-lee ]
/ ˈlaɪv li /
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adjective, live·li·er, live·li·est.
adverb
with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly: to step lively.
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lively
/ (ˈlaɪvlɪ) /
adjective -lier or -liest
adverb Also: 'livelily
in a brisk mannerstep lively
look lively (interjection) make haste
Derived forms of lively
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