Lively

French Meaning

animé

vif

vivant

plein de vie

vigoureux

agile

pétulant

plein d'entrain

avec vivacité

English Meaning

  1. Full of life and energy; vigorous: a lively baby.
  2. Full of spirit; gay and animated: a lively tune.
  3. Marked by animated intelligence: a lively discussion.
  4. Invigorating; refreshing.
  5. Effervescent; sparkling.
  6. Keen; brisk: gave the kitchen floor a lively sweeping.
  7. Rebounding readily upon impact; resilient: a lively tennis ball. See Synonyms at active.
  8. With energy or vigor; briskly: Step lively!