- livelily
- adverb see lively
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
livelily
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Livelily — Live li*ly, adv. In a lively manner. [Obs.] Lamb. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
livelily — 1550s, from LIVELY (Cf. lively) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
livelily — lively ► ADJECTIVE (liveier, liveliest) 1) full of life and energy. 2) (of a place) full of activity. 3) intellectually stimulating or perceptive. ● look lively Cf. ↑look sharp … English terms dictionary
livelily — See lively. * * * … Universalium
livelily — adverb In a lively manner … Wiktionary
livelily — live·li·ly … English syllables
livelily — lə̇lē, li adverb Etymology: lively (I) + ly : in a lively manner … Useful english dictionary
lively — livelily, adv. liveliness, n. /luyv lee/, adj., livelier, liveliest, adv. adj. 1. full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion. 2. animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune; a lively … Universalium
lively — adjective (livelier; est) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līflīc, from līf life Date: before 12th century 1. obsolete living 2. briskly alert and energetic ; vigorous, animated < a lively discussion > … New Collegiate Dictionary
shag — I. noun Etymology: Middle English *shagge, from Old English sceacga; akin to Old Norse skegg beard, skaga to project Date: before 12th century 1. a. a shaggy tangled mass or covering (as of hair) b. long coarse or matted fiber, nap, or pile c. a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
