Lively

/ˈlaɪvli/ adjective

Definition

full of energy, excitement, or activity; animated and spirited

Etymology

From Old English 'liflīc' meaning 'living, alive', from 'līf' (life) + '-līc' (-ly suffix)

Kelly Says

The word 'lively' literally means 'life-like' - when we call someone lively, we're saying they embody the essence of being fully alive!

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