live·ly 
/ˈlaɪvli/ adjective
live·li·er; live·li·est /ˈlaɪvli/ adjective [also more lively; most lively] 1 : very active and energetic
▪ lively children ▪ a very lively puppy ▪ She has a very lively imagination. [=she imagines many things] 2 : full of energy, excitement, or feeling
▪ a very lively writing style ▪ The book is lively and well written. ▪ They had a lively debate/discussion. ▪ She takes a lively interest in politics. [=she is very interested in politics] 3 : full of movement or activity
▪ lively streets ▪ a lively dance ▪ A lively atmosphere keeps people coming back to the café. ▪ Trading on the stock market today was rather lively. [=active]
▪ lively children ▪ a very lively puppy ▪ She has a very lively imagination. [=she imagines many things]
▪ a very lively writing style ▪ The book is lively and well written. ▪ They had a lively debate/discussion. ▪ She takes a lively interest in politics. [=she is very interested in politics]
▪ lively streets ▪ a lively dance ▪ A lively atmosphere keeps people coming back to the café. ▪ Trading on the stock market today was rather lively. [=active]
step lively (chiefly US) or chiefly Brit look lively
— live·li·ness noun
[noncount] ▪ the liveliness of the children/discussion/dance [singular] ▪ There's a wonderful liveliness about him.
[noncount] ▪ the liveliness of the children/discussion/dance [singular] ▪ There's a wonderful liveliness about him.
