Lively
/ˈlaɪv.li/noun
Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
Did you know?The word 'lively' is connected to the ancient concept of life force, echoing the belief that vibrant energy fuels existence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leiw-
“to be alive, to live, to grow”
Old English
Old English
līflīc
“living, having life”
Middle English
Middle English
lyvely
“full of life; animated”
15th Century
English
lively
“characterized by life, vigorous, spirited”
Modern English
English
lively
“energetic; full of life and enthusiasm”