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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Lively \Live"ly\, a. [Compar. Livelier; superl. Liveliest.]
   [For lifely. Cf. Lifelike.]
   1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.
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            Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively
            flowers and leaves.                   --Holland.
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   2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.
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            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.
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            From grave to gay, from lively to severe. --Pope.
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   4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.]
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            I spied the lively picture of my father.
                                                  --Massinger.
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   5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.
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            The colors of the prism are manifestly more full,
            intense, and lively that those of natural bodies.
                                                  --Sir I.
                                                  Newton.
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            His faith must be not only living, but lively too.
                                                  --South.
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   Lively stones (Script.), saints, as being quickened by the
      Spirit, and active in holiness.

   Syn: Brisk; vigorous; quick; nimble; smart; active; alert;
        sprightly; animated; spirited; prompt; earnest; strong;
        energetic; vivid; vivacious; blithe; gleeful; airy; gay;
        jocund.
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