lively

US: /ˈɫaɪvɫi/

UK: /lˈa‍ɪvli/


English - Vietnamese dictionary

lively /'laivli/
  • tính từ
    • sống, sinh động, giống như thật
      • a lively portrait: một bức chân dung giống như thật
      • a lively novel: một cuốn tiểu thuyết sinh động
    • vui vẻ; hoạt bát hăng hái, năng nổ, sôi nổi
      • a lively youth: một thanh niên hăng hái hoạt bát
      • a lively discussion: một cuộc tranh luận sôi nổi
    • khó khăn, nguy hiểm, thất điên bát đảo
      • to make it lively for one's enemy: làm cho địch thất điên bát đảo
    • sắc sảo; tươi
      • lively colour: sắc tươi, màu tươi
      • lively look: cái nhìn sắc sảo, cái nhìn tinh nhanh

Advanced English dictionary

+ adjective (livelier, liveliest)
1 full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic: 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: a lively bar / resort / atmosphere + a lively debate / discussion
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 noun [U]: Her liveliness and wit impressed him.

Thesaurus dictionary

adj.
1 full of life, vigorous, energetic, vivacious, spirited, brisk, spry, active, animated, frisky, sprightly, agile, nimble, perky, chirpy, bouncy, buoyant, gay, cheery, cheerful, Colloq chipper, full of pep, peppy:
His speech sparked off a lively discussion. The carriage was drawn by a pair of lively horses.
2 strong, intense, vivid, keen, pointed, eager, energetic, active:
She takes a lively interest in current affairs.
3 active, busy, bustling, stirring, eventful, swarming, teeming; astir, alive:
We joined the lively crowd at the antiques fair. The streets near the square were lively with people rushing to and fro.
4 vivid, bright, gay, cheerful, glowing, brilliant, gorgeous, rich:
Some lively colours in the upholstery and curtains would brighten up the sitting-room.

Concise dictionary

livelier|liveliest'laɪvlɪ
adj.
+full of life and energy
+full of zest or vigor
+quick and energetic
+elastic; rebounds readily
+filled with events or activity
+full of spirit
+characterized by energetic activity

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