lively

Definitions

1. 1.Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth. But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With youthful steps Much livelier than erewhile He seems. Milton.
2. 2.Gay; airy; animated; spirited. From grave to gay, from lively to severe. Pope.
3. 3.Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.] I spied the lively picture of my father. Massinger.
4. 4.Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous. The colors of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies. Sir I. Newton. His faith must be not only living, but lively too. South. Lively stones (Script.), saints, as being quickened by the Spirit, and active in holiness.
5. 5.In a brisk, active, or animated manner; briskly; vigorously. Hayward.
6. 6.With strong resemblance of life. [Obs.] Thou counterfeitest most lively. Shak.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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Definition-first questions whose answer is lively.

• What is brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth. But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With youthful steps Much livelier than erewhile He seems. Milton called?
• What is gay; airy; animated; spirited. From grave to gay, from lively to severe. Pope called?
• What is representing life; lifelike. [Obs.] I spied the lively picture of my father. Massinger called?
• What is in a brisk, active, or animated manner; briskly; vigorously. Hayward called?
• What is with strong resemblance of life. [Obs.] Thou counterfeitest most lively. Shak called?