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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Lively \Live"ly\, a. [Compar. {Livelier}; superl. {Liveliest}.]
[For lifely. Cf. {Lifelike}.]
1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.
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Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively
flowers and leaves. --Holland.
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2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.
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But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste,
With youthful steps ? Much livelier than erewhile
He seems. --Milton.
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3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited.
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From grave to gay, from lively to severe. --Pope.
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4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.]
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I spied the lively picture of my father.
--Massinger.
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5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.
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The colors of the prism are manifestly more full,
intense, and lively that those of natural bodies.
--Sir I.
Newton.
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His faith must be not only living, but lively too.
--South.
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{Lively stones} (Script.), saints, as being quickened by the
Spirit, and active in holiness.
Syn: Brisk; vigorous; quick; nimble; smart; active; alert;
sprightly; animated; spirited; prompt; earnest; strong;
energetic; vivid; vivacious; blithe; gleeful; airy; gay;
jocund.
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