lively
adjective/ˈlaɪvli/
Frequency rank: #5,017 most common English word
Meaning
Full of energy, excitement, and activity; animated and spirited.
Example sentence
The market was lively on Saturday morning, with vendors calling out and children laughing everywhere.
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