How to Use lively in a Sentence

lively

adjective
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  • The book is lively and well written.
  • They had a lively debate.
  • A lively atmosphere keeps people coming back to the café.
  • Once evening rolls around, head down to the bar where a DJ sets the stage for a lively night ahead.
    — Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Bright, lively, and clear as a bell, the wine serves to cleanse the palate between each bite.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Here, bright blues and shades of coral keep the living room lively and fun.
    — Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • But her sleight of foot no doubt made for a livelier flight back to San Diego.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The vibe in the rooms and common spaces is very retro-chic, and the hotel has an outdoor pool and lively pool deck.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
  • In fact, these two thinkers did conduct a lively debate about just that, in 1946.
    — Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
  • With each take, the sound became more lively and relaxed.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This sweater’s lively block stripes add a touch of style that can be worn with a pair of tennis shoes or dressed up with heeled booties.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Gaza, a coastal strip where cabanas and food shacks line the Mediterranean, once had a lively beach culture.
    — Raja Abdulrahim Yousef Masoud, New York Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • Bilstein shocks and 13-inch Gotti wheels keep the footwork light and lively.
    — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Overall, the Takács’ performance was gutsy in the first movement, playful in the third, lively in the last.
    — Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The contrast of lively music and the film’s tragic themes is a fitting take for the tale of one of Apollo’s mortal sons.
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Well structured and lively with heft, flavors of honey and white plumbs.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 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
  • In the game’s opening minutes, Stoned was lively and focused.
    — George Gurley, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The restaurant was mostly empty, though the three tables — one with eight guests — were lively.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The repertoire will be a lively mix of beloved classic works and recent pieces written within the past five years.
    — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2023
  • The so-far unnamed bar was on the 200 block of East Sixth Street in downtown Austin, a lively area with many bars, restaurants and live music venues.
    — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The loud and lively Sunday soul and jazz brunch buffet is an event; make reservations.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The Taco Spot This fun and lively local franchise makes everything in-house, from the fresh tortillas to the spicy salsas.
    — The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Summer is all about bright, lively colors to catch perfectly in the sun.
    — Madison Rexroat, ELLE, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards was nothing short of lively.
    — Maia Torres, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Catch 31, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is a lively and fresh seafood restaurant.
    — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The looks shown were just as lively as the crowd with flowing trousers, oversized blazers, and playful suiting.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024
  • As lively as a dead person can get, Morales practically steals the show at times as Zoe.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The fun and lively colors, such as bottle green or coral, will spark the imagination.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The lively program invites audience members on stage to try to win cash and prizes.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 26 June 2023

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