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lively

[lahyv-lee] / ˈlaɪv li /


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Cruise operators have spent decades cultivating an atmosphere at sea with Broadway musicals, lively casinos and crowds of kids frolicking in pools.

From The Wall Street Journal

In this lively and welcome translation, the barriers to this important work have come down for American readers, too.

From The Wall Street Journal

I listened keenly to their brave talk, but my attention was distracted by a lively table just a few quick steps away.

From Literature

Joel's parents said he was a happy and lively little boy but started to feel unwell in March last year.

From BBC

But it did set off the cluster of lively food spots there today, including Ferrazzani’s Pasta & Market and branches of Kismet Rotisserie, Stumptown Coffee and Home State, which occupies the space that was once Lincoln.

From Los Angeles Times