lively

adj

1. alive, full of life, active, vigorous; brisk, frisky, sprightly, spry, nimble, agile, quick, pert, Dial. peart, yare, Scot, and North Eng. crouse; dynamic, animated, spirited, go-go, mettlesome; vivacious, gay, jocund, breezy, buoyant, sanguine, effervescent; Inf. peppy, Inf. chipper, Inf. snappy, Inf. up-to-date, Sl. jazzy, swinging; fervent, ardent, eager, intense, enthusiastic; excited, heated, hearty, zealous.

2. eventful, memorable, notable, noteworthy, remarkable, consequential; stirring, stimulating, exciting, interesting, captivating, fascinating, entertaining, curious; striking, effective, powerful, distinctive, momentous, weighty, important, critical, salient.

3. strong, keen, sharp, powerful; distinct, distinctive, clear, manifest, well-defined, palpable, recognizable; explicit, pointed, graphic, visible, trenchant, forcible.

4. vivid, bright, bright-colored, colorful, chromatic; gay, deep, gorgeous, glowing brilliant, rich; florid, showy, garish, flashy.

5. fresh, invigorating, energizing, animating, bracing; restorative, Med. analeptic, healthful, salubrious, wholesome.

6. resilient, elastic. See live(def.6).

7. astir, bustling, busy, restless; teeming, swarming, abounding, overflowing, thronged; fraught, full, rife, replete.