lively

Definition

  • adjective: very active and energetic
  • adjective: briskly alert and energetic
  • synonyms: living, vigorous, blithe

Examples

  • She takes a 'lively interest' in politics. [=she is very interested in politics]

  • You'll have to 'step lively' if you don't want to be late for work.

  • Trading on the stock market today was rather 'lively'. [='active']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well... Pleeeease? It's all right with me... All right! ...As long as Zazu goes with you. No! Not Zazu. Step lively. The sooner we get to the water hole, the sooner we can leave. So where're we really going? An elephant graveyard. Wow! Shhh! Zazu. Right. So how are we gonna ditch the dodo? (..)
    1994 The Lion King