A. E. Housman
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Examples of lively in a Sentence
Mark Landler, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Active voice makes your writing more direct and lively, giving your words an authoritative ring.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Cubes of tuna tartare top a base of avocado, a familiar appetizer served with splotches of lively yuzu and sriracha sauces.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
These are simple places, sometimes shacks, but all lively and serving great food cooked by formidable doyens, grandmothers such as Lu.
—Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
In the comments, concerned fans voiced love for Simmons and praised him for his lively spirit.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
The groom's post sparked a lively discussion in the comments, with many people expressing their disbelief at the best friend's actions.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Just 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), the resort is located in a lively area with art galleries and dining spots.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
Adhering to the most basic rock formation, PRS doesn’t buck convention, yet their lively blend of guitar, and bass suggests there are further things to discover in seemingly familiar territory.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English, from Old English līflīc, from līf life
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 8
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“Lively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lively. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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