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lively

/ˈlaɪvli/
live · ly ˈlaɪv · li
English Definition
adj. full of life and energy
中文释义
活泼的,生动的
Significado en Español
animado, vivo
한국어 뜻
활기찬, 생생한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sôi nổi, sống động
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Example Sentence

The market was lively and full of colors.

这个市场热闹非凡,色彩斑斓。

Synonyms
energetic vibrant spirited
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “lively”:

  1. A listless
  2. B vivacious
  3. C dull
  4. D lethargic
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B — vivacious. “lively” means adj. full of life and energy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ puppy bounced all around the yard, barking with pure joy.

  1. A sluggish
  2. B lively
  3. C weary
  4. D dull
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B — lively. “lively” means adj. full of life and energy

Common questions about “lively”

What does “lively” mean?

lively — adj. full of life and energy. In Chinese: 活泼的,生动的.

How do you pronounce “lively”?

lively is pronounced /ˈlaɪvli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: live · ly.

How do you use “lively” in a sentence?

The market was lively and full of colors. (这个市场热闹非凡,色彩斑斓。)

What are synonyms for “lively”?

energetic, vibrant, spirited — all close in meaning to lively (adj. full of life and energy).

Is “lively” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lively appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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