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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
lively
live·ly [lively livelier liveliest] BrE [ˈlaɪvli] NAmE [ˈlaɪvli] adjective (live·lier, live·li·est)
1. full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
Syn: ↑animated, Syn: ↑vivacious
•an intelligent and lively young woman
•a lively and enquiring mind
• He showed a lively interest in politics.
• Her eyes were bright and lively.
2. (of a place, an event, etc.)full of interest or excitement
Syn: ↑bustling
•a lively bar
•a lively debate
3. (of colours)strong and definite
•a lively shade of pink
4. (especially BrE)busy and active
•They do a lively trade in souvenirs and gifts.
Derived Word: ↑liveliness
Word Origin:
Old English līflic ‘living, animate’ (see ↑life, ↑-ly).
Thesaurus:
lively adj.
1. (approving)
•Her lively personality will be greatly missed.
spirited • • vivacious • • animated • • dynamic • • energetic • • active • |informal bubbly • |written exuberant • • ebullient • |sometimes disapproving hearty •
a/an lively/vivacious/dynamic/bubbly/exuberant/ebullient personality
a lively/spirited/vivacious young woman
a/an lively/spirited/dynamic/energetic/exuberant performance
2. (approving)
•It's a lively resort, popular with young people.
busy • |written, approving bustling • • vibrant • |sometimes disapproving crowded •
Opp: quiet, Opp: dead
a lively/busy/bustling/vibrant/crowded city
a lively/busy/bustling/crowded place/town/resort/port/harbour/market/bar
a lively/busy/crowded pub
Example Bank:
•The party got quite lively later on.
•Things got pretty lively towards the end of the evening.
•‘Les vignes’ is a lively bar just off the main street.
•Her lively personality will be greatly missed.
•She has a lively and enquiring mind.
•She's an intelligent and lively young woman.
•Younger people may prefer a livelier resort such as Malia.
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