definition of
lively

[1] #1 lively a. full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party". wn

[2] #2 lively s. [racy] full of zest or vigor; "a racy literary style". wn

[3] #3 lively s. [alert, brisk, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy] quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze". wn

[4] #4 lively s. [bouncy, live, resilient, springy] elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf". wn

[5] #5 lively s. filled with events or activity; "a lively period in history". wn