lively

S2 W2

BrE /ˈlaɪvli/ AmE /ˈlaɪvli/

adjective en → es

1 VIVID/ENERGETIC [attributive or predicative] A2

full of energy and enthusiasm; lively people are cheerful, active, and animated

vivaz, animado, lleno de energía

  • a lively person/place/event

Collocations lively conversation · lively debate

  • She's a very lively child.

    Ella es un niño muy vivaz.

2 VIBRANT/ACTIVE [attributive or predicative] B1

full of activity and excitement; used to describe places that are busy, interesting, or enjoyable

vibrante, animado, bullicioso

  • a lively place

Collocations lively atmosphere · lively city

  • The town has a lively nightlife.

    El pueblo tiene una vida nocturna animada.