lively
|live/ly|
B2
/ˈlaɪvli/
full of life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lively' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'līflic,' where 'līf' meant 'life.'
Historical Evolution
'līflic' transformed into the Middle English word 'lively,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lively.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'full of life and energy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
The lively children ran around the playground.
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