lively

modif.

1. Energetic

   active, vigorous, energetic, brisk, industrious, vital, full of life, quick, nimble, spry, snappy*, peppy*, zippy*; see also active 1, 2.

2. Spirited

   animated, spirited, vivacious, sprightly, gay, cheerful, perky, jaunty, high-spirited, in high spirits, bubbly, effervescent, bouncy, buoyant, frisky, cheery, exuberant, ebullient, sparkling, zestful, chipper*, chirpy*, zingy*; see also happy 1, sprightly.

3. Stimulating

   rousing, provocative, invigorating, stimulating; see exciting, stimulating.

lively implies being full of life and energy and suggests an active or vigorous quality a lively dance, a lively talk; animated is applied to that which is made alive or bright and suggests a spirited quality an animated face, an animated discussion; vivacious and sprightly imply buoyancy of spirit or sparkling brightness, vivacious also suggesting liveliness a vivacious manner, and sprightly, cheerfulness or vigor a sprightly tune; gay suggests lightheartedness and unrestrained good spirits in gay spirits