Collocations for "lively"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "lively" in context.
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lively
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- had a lively [exchange, discussion, debate, conversation]
- a lively [start, beginning, introduction, end, conclusion]
- a lively [atmosphere, room, event, party, studio, class, bar]
- play a lively [tune, song, rhythm, beat, dance]
- a lively [bounce, serve, tennis ball]
- a lively [pink, blue, green]
- (the market was) lively with [vendors, traders, activity, shoppers, bargain hunters]
- took a lively interest in [us, the students, soccer]
- lively and [productive, informative, heated, fun, interactive]
- UK: and look lively about it!
- [marched, walked, stepped] lively down the stairs
'lively' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):