lively /ˈlʌɪvli/ Learn to pronounce adjective full of life and energy; active and outgoing. "a lively and uninhibited girl" Similar: 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 bright-eyed and bushy-tailed full of beans chirpy go-go chipper peppy zippy zappy full of vim and vigour peart Opposite: listless lifeless apathetic (of a place or atmosphere) full of activity and excitement. "Barcelona's many lively bars" Similar: busy crowded bustling hectic swarming teeming astir buzzing thronging vibrant boisterous jolly festive hopping jumping buzzy heaving