<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.</li><li>animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune; a lively wit.</li><li>eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.</li><li>bustling with activity; astir: The marketplace was lively with vendors.</li><li>strong, keen, or distinct; vivid: a lively recollection.</li><li>striking, telling, or effective, as an expression or instance.</li><li>vivid or bright, as color or light: a lively pink.</li><li>sparkling, as wines.</li><li>fresh or invigorating, as air: a lively breeze.</li><li>rebounding quickly; springing back; resilient: a lively tennis ball.</li><li>riding the sea buoyantly, as a ship.</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>with briskness, vigor, or animation; briskly: to step lively.</li></ul>