{
    "word": "lively",
    "definition": "2 definitions found\n\nFrom The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:\n\n  Lively \\Live\"ly\\, a. [Compar. {Livelier}; superl. {Liveliest}.]\n     [For lifely. Cf. {Lifelike}.]\n     1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively\n              flowers and leaves.                   --Holland.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste,\n              With youthful steps ? Much livelier than erewhile\n              He seems.                             --Milton.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              From grave to gay, from lively to severe. --Pope.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.]\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              I spied the lively picture of my father.\n                                                    --Massinger.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              The colors of the prism are manifestly more full,\n              intense, and lively that those of natural bodies.\n                                                    --Sir I.\n                                                    Newton.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              His faith must be not only living, but lively too.\n                                                    --South.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     {Lively stones} (Script.), saints, as being quickened by the\n        Spirit, and active in holiness.\n  \n     Syn: Brisk; vigorous; quick; nimble; smart; active; alert;\n          sprightly; animated; spirited; prompt; earnest; strong;\n          energetic; vivid; vivacious; blithe; gleeful; airy; gay;\n          jocund.\n          [1913 Webster]\n\nFrom The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:\n\n  Lively \\Live\"ly\\, adv.\n     1. In a brisk, active, or animated manner; briskly;\n        vigorously. --Hayward.\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n     2. With strong resemblance of life. [Obs.]\n        [1913 Webster]\n  \n              Thou counterfeitest most lively.      --Shak.\n        [1913 Webster]\n"
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