English-Thai Dictionary
lively
ADJ กระตือรือร้น มีพลัง กระฉับกระเฉง แข็งแรง กระปรี้กระเปร่า มีชีวิตชีวา vigorous kra-tue-rue-ron
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ADJ ชัดเจน chad-jen
lively
ADJ ร่าเริง สนุกสนาน เบิกบาน gay buoyant cheerful dull ra-rang
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ADJ เต็มไปด้วย การเคลื่อนไหว ซึ่ง เคลื่อนไหว tem-pai-duai-kan-kruean-wai
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ADJ เต็มไปด้วย เหตุการณ์ ที่ น่าสนใจ eventful tem-pai-duai-hed-kan-ti-na-son-jai
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ADV คล่องแคล่ว ว่องไว klong-klae
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
LIVELY
a. 1. Brisk; vigorous; vivacious; active; as a lively youth.
2. Gay; airy.
From grave to gay, from lively to severe.
3. Representing life; as a lively imitation of nature.
4. Animated; spirited; as a lively strain of eloquence; a lively description.
5. Strong; energetic; as a lively faith or hope; a lively persuasion.
Lively stones, in scripture. Saints are called lively stones, as being quickened by the Spirit and active in holiness.
LIVELY
adv. 1. Briskly; vigorously. [Little used. ]
2. With strong resemblance of life.
That part of poetry must needs be best, which describes most lively our actions and passions. [Little used. ]
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
LIVELY
Live "ly, a. [Compar. Livelier; superl. Liveliest.] Etym: [For lifely. Cf. Lifelike. ]
1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living. Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leaves. Holland.
2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth. But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With youthful steps Much livelier than erewhile He seems. Milton.
3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited. From grave to gay, from lively to severe. Pope.
4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs. ] I spied the lively picture of my father. Massinger.
5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous. The colors of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies. Sir I. Newton. His faith must be not only living, but lively too. South. 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.
LIVELY
LIVELY Live "ly, adv.
1. In a brisk, active, or animated manner; briskly; vigorously. Hayward.
2. With strong resemblance of life. [Obs. ] Thou counterfeitest most lively. Shak.
New American Oxford Dictionary
lively
live ly |ˈlīvlē ˈlaɪvli | ▶adjective ( livelier, liveliest ) full of life and energy; active and outgoing: she joined a lively team of reporters. • (of a place or atmosphere ) full of activity and excitement: Barcelona's many lively bars. • intellectually stimulating or perceptive: a lively discussion | her lively mind. • (of a vessel ) buoyant and responsive in a sea. PHRASES look lively see look. DERIVATIVES live li ly |-ləlē |adverb, live li ness noun ORIGIN Old English līflic ‘living, animate ’ (see life, -ly 1 ).
Oxford Dictionary
lively
live ¦ly |ˈlʌɪvli | ▶adjective ( livelier, liveliest ) full of life and energy; active and outgoing: a lively and uninhibited girl. • (of a place or atmosphere ) full of activity and excitement: Barcelona's many lively bars. • intellectually stimulating or perceptive: a lively discussion | her lively mind. • ironic, chiefly Brit. difficult or challenging: a lively homeward passage dodging aircraft and E-boats. • (of a boat ) rising lightly to the waves. PHRASES look lively see look. DERIVATIVES livelily adverb, liveliness noun ORIGIN Old English līflic ‘living, animate ’ (see life, -ly 1 ).
American Oxford Thesaurus
lively
lively adjective 1 a lively young woman: energetic, active, animated, dynamic, full of life, outgoing, spirited, high-spirited, vivacious, enthusiastic, vibrant, buoyant, exuberant, effervescent, cheerful; bouncy, bubbly, perky, sparkling, zestful; informal full of beans, chirpy, chipper, peppy. ANTONYMS listless, lifeless. 2 a lively bar: busy, crowded, bustling, buzzing; loud, rowdy; vibrant, boisterous, jolly, festive; informal buzzy, hopping. ANTONYMS quiet, dead. 3 a lively debate: heated, vigorous, animated, spirited, enthusiastic, forceful; exciting, interesting, memorable. ANTONYMS lifeless, dull. 4 a lively portrait of the local community: vivid, colorful, striking, graphic, bold, strong. ANTONYMS lifeless, dull. WORD TOOLKIT See rowdy . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.
Oxford Thesaurus
lively
lively adjective 1 the bride was an attractive and lively young woman: energetic, active, animated, vigorous, dynamic, full of life, outgoing, spirited, high-spirited, vivacious, enthusiastic, vibrant, buoyant, exuberant, effervescent, cheerful; bouncy, bubbly, perky, sparkling, sprightly, spry, youthful, zesty, zestful, frisky, skittish; fun, fun-loving; informal bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, full of beans, chirpy, go-go, chipper, peppy, zippy, zappy, full of vim and vigour; N. Amer. informal peart. ANTONYMS listless, lifeless, apathetic. 2 a lively West End bar: busy, crowded, bustling, hectic, swarming, teeming, astir, buzzing, thronging; vibrant, boisterous, jolly, festive; informal hopping, jumping, buzzy. ANTONYMS quiet, dead. 3 a lively debate: heated, vigorous, stimulating, animated, spirited, enthusiastic, forceful; exciting, stirring, interesting, eventful, memorable. ANTONYMS lifeless, dull. 4 a lively portrait of the local community: vivid, colourful, striking, stirring, graphic, bold, strong, interesting, effective, imaginative. ANTONYMS lifeless, dull. 5 he bowled at a lively pace: brisk, quick, fast, rapid, swift, speedy, smart, vigorous, fast and furious; informal nippy, snappy. ANTONYMS slow. 6 the press is making things lively for the Government: awkward, tricky, difficult, challenging; eventful, exciting, busy; informal hairy. ANTONYMS easy, peaceful. WORD TOOLKIT lively See rowdy . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
lively
live ly /láɪvli / (!-i-は /aɪ /) →live 2 形容詞 -lier ; -liest 1 〈人 表情が 〉元気な , 活発な ▸ a lively girl 活発な少女 ▸ a lively family 元気な家族 ▸ lively eyes 生き生きした眼 2 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗活発な 〈会話など 〉, (知的な )刺激のある 〈状況など 〉(exciting )▸ a lively conversation 生き生きとした会話 ▸ a lively debate [exchange ]活発な議論 ▸ a lively response 生き生きとした反応 3 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗活気のある ; 【人で 】にぎわう 〈場所 状況など 〉 «with » ▸ a lively company [town ]活気のある会社 [町 ]4 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗強い 〈関心など 〉; 鋭い 〈知性 〉; 生き生きした , ありそうな , 迫真の 〈想像など 〉▸ a lively interest 強い関心 ▸ a lively sense of humour 強烈なユーモアのセンス ▸ lively imagination 豊かな想像力 5 〈色が 〉あざやかな (bright )▸ a lively color あざやかな色 6 〈物 事が 〉 (はらはらするほど )面倒な , やっかいな .7 〈音楽 踊りなどが 〉テンポの速い , 軽快な .8 〈球が 〉よくはずむ ; 〈ワインが 〉深みのある, 発泡性の ; 〈風が 〉さわやかな ; 〈歩き方 車の出足などが 〉軽快な .L ò ok l í vely!⦅話 おどけて ⦆急げ .m à ke th ì ngs l í vely for A (はらはらするほど )A 〈人 〉を困らせる, 緊張させる ; Aをもっと刺激的なものにする .副詞 ⦅まれ ⦆元気に , 活発に ; 陽気に ; 生き生きと .St è p l í vely!=Look lively !l í ve li ly 副詞