lively
gb/lˈaɪvli/ us/lˈaɪvli/
B1
Inglés
~ 3100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Having a lot of energy and excitement.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is lively
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lively' with 'alive'. 'Lively' describes energy or activity, not simply being living.
Sinónimos
energetic (Focuses on having physical or mental energy rather than general liveliness.)
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animated (Often used for expressive, enthusiastic behavior or speech.)
Antónimos
dull (Lacking interest, energy, or excitement.)
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lifeless (Completely without energy or vitality.)
Colocaciones
lively conversation
|lively personality
|lively debate
|lively crowd
|lively music
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The party was lively and went on until midnight.
- She has a lively personality that makes her popular.
- We had a lively discussion about the new policy.
- The market was lively with street performers and shoppers.
- His lively storytelling kept the children entertained.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The class was lively today.
- He is a lively boy.
- We had a lively talk.
- The street is lively at night.
- She has a lively smile.
adjective
B1
property
2
Bright or intense in appearance or sound
Having strong, bright colors or sounds.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is lively
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'lively' here with 'live', but 'lively' refers to the quality of brightness or vividness, not being broadcast in real time.
Sinónimos
vivid (Emphasizes brightness and clarity of color or imagery.)
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vibrant (Conveys both brightness and a sense of life or energy.)
Antónimos
muted (Dull and not bright in color or sound.)
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drab (Lacking brightness or interest.)
Colocaciones
lively colors
|lively patterns
|lively music
|lively design
Temas
art
|music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The artist used lively colors to paint the landscape.
- Her dress was a lively shade of red.
- The music had a lively beat that made everyone dance.
- The room was decorated in lively patterns.
- He chose a lively design for the website.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The picture has lively colors.
- She wears a lively dress.
- The song has a lively sound.
- The wall has lively patterns.
- We hear lively music from the street.
adjective
B2
property
3
Likely to cause excitement or activity
Making people excited or active.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is lively
Sinónimos
spirited (Conveys strong enthusiasm and energy, especially in contests or discussions.)
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heated (Suggests intense and sometimes aggressive activity, especially in debates.)
Antónimos
uneventful (Not causing much activity or interest.)
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boring (Causing little interest or excitement.)
Colocaciones
lively debate
|lively competition
|lively exchange
Temas
emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The meeting turned into a lively debate about the budget.
- We enjoyed a lively competition between the two teams.
- There was a lively exchange of ideas during the workshop.
- The show sparked a lively discussion among viewers.
- They engaged in a lively argument over politics.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We had a lively debate in class.
- The game was lively from start to end.
- They had a lively talk about books.
- The match was lively and fun.
- It was a lively meeting.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
lively
AFI
GB/lˈaɪvli/
US/lˈaɪvli/
Sílabas y acento
lively (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (lively)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: lively
- Comparative: livelier
- Superlative: liveliest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
full of life
1/fˈʊl əv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Having great energy and enthusiasm
Very energetic and happy.
Ejemplos
- Even at 80, she is full of life.
- The puppy was full of life and ran around the yard.
come to life
1/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become lively or active
To start being full of activity, energy, or excitement.
Ejemplos
- The city comes to life at night.
- The cartoon characters came to life on screen.
come to life
2/kˈʌm tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Become active or exciting
To become full of energy, activity, or excitement.
Ejemplos
- The city comes to life at night with music and lights.
- Her face came to life when she saw her friends.
bring to life
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make more lively or realistic
To make something more interesting, lively, or realistic.
Ejemplos
- The teacher used pictures to bring the lesson to life.
- The actor's performance brought the character to life.
- Her voice brings the character to life.
- Her descriptions brought the story to life for the children.
bring to life
2/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪf/
idiom
Make something seem real or lively
To make something feel real, interesting, or full of energy.
Ejemplos
- The director used animation to bring the characters to life.
- Her storytelling really brought the history lesson to life.