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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 8th edition © Oxford University Press, 2010 live • ly BrE /ˈlaɪvli/ NAmE /ˈlaɪvli/ adjective (live • lier, live • li • est) 1 full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic animated, vivacious an intelligent and lively young woman a lively and enquiring mind He showed a lively interest in politics. Her eyes were bright and lively. 2 (of a place, an event, etc.) full of interest or excitement bustling a lively bar a lively debate 3 (of colours) strong and definite a lively shade of pink 4 (especially BrE) busy and active They do a lively trade in souvenirs and gifts. live • li • ness /BrE ˈlaɪvlinəs; NAmE ˈlaɪvlinəs/ noun [uncountable] Her liveliness and wit impressed him.
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Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 8th edition
Oxford University Press, 2010
livelyBrE /lavli/
NAmE /lavli/
adjective
(livelier, liveliest)
1 full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
animated, vivacious
an intelligent and lively young woman
a lively and enquiring mind
He showed a lively interest in politics.
Her eyes were bright and lively.
2 (of a place, an event, etc.) full of interest or excitement
bustling
a lively bar
a lively debate
3 (of colours) strong and definite
a lively shade of pink
4 (especially BrE) busy and active
They do a lively trade in souvenirs and gifts.
liveliness /BrE lavlins; NAmE lavlins/ noun [uncountable]
Her liveliness and wit impressed him.
