01 a. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.
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Endowed with or manifesting life; living.“Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leaves.” — Holland.
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2.
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.
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3.
Gay; airy; animated; spirited.“From grave to gay, from lively to severe.” — Pope.
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4.
Representing life; lifelike.[Obs.]“I spied the lively picture of my father.” — Massinger.
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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.
Phrases & compounds
Lively stones —
saints, as being quickened by the Spirit, and active in holiness.