Antonyms for lively

Grammar : Adj

Spell : lahyv-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlaɪv li

Definition of lively

Origin : Old English liflic "living, existing," literally "life-like;" from life + -ly (2). Sense of "active, energetic" developed by early 13c., from notion "full of life."

adj energetic, active, busy

Example sentences :

At last this lively maiden got Philip away from the rest, and began to cross-question him.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Among his friends his speech was anticipated with lively interest.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

The lively wretch has made me a visit, and is but just gone away.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Then, as the stenographer entered, he went on with lively interest.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The wizened little headman was as cheerful and lively and vigorous as ever.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

The most lively thought is still inferior to the dullest sensation.
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

To this gathering, only the bright and lively fairies were welcome.
Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis

And, if I can have my wish in full, I want one that will play only lively tunes.
Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis

Olivo, meanwhile, had been having a lively business talk with the hostess.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

It was the next day that things got lively on this bit of the front.
Extract from : « The Comrade In White » by W. H. Leathem

Synonyms for lively

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