Lively /(?)/

Live·ly

Lively

a.
  1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.
    Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively flowers and leaves.
  2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.
    But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With youthful steps ? Much livelier than erewhile He seems.
  3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited.
    From grave to gay, from lively to severe.
  4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.]
    I spied the lively picture of my father.
  5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.
    The colors of the prism are manifestly more full, intense, and lively that those of natural bodies.
    His faith must be not only living, but lively too.

Phrases & Compounds
Lively stones
saints, as being quickened by the Spirit, and active in holiness.

Lively

adv.
  1. In a brisk, active, or animated manner; briskly; vigorously.
  2. With strong resemblance of life. [Obs.]
    Thou counterfeitest most lively.