lively
adjective
full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk.
livelier
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comparativeof lively.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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He’s tried livelier cruise lines, and nothing compares to a library stocked with first-edition books and the certainty that no children will be running down the halls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Russian sixth seed Daniil Medvedev said he was not physically affected by the heat in his first-round exit against Australia's Adam Walton, but his game is not as well suited to the livelier conditions.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
It was livelier now, but it seemed certain that no one would get hired today.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2026
Japan looked livelier in the second half and Takeuchi scored their first try in the 52nd minute after a period of pressure.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025
She looked a little bit like a Saint Bernard that just lost its keg, but since she agreed to work on this, she’s gotten a little livelier and more opinionated.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
