How to Use lively in a Sentence

lively

adjective
  • The book is lively and well written.
  • They had a lively debate.
  • A lively atmosphere keeps people coming back to the café.
  • Since then, life in the home has been lively.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
  • But that didn’t mean the crowd wasn’t lively.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
  • But while the lawn may be lively, the doors are still closed.
    — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 11 Apr. 2021
  • DJs will bump lively tunes as the night wanes.
    — Jenna Thompson april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Either way, this is a lively day for you.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
  • His legs are lively at the moment.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The culinary scene is just as lively.
    — Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
  • Round and mouth filling but with a sharp acid streak to keep it lively.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 29 June 2022
  • Andy was funny, volatile, lively, and very drunk.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
  • Here, bright blues and shades of coral keep the living room lively and fun.
    — Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Here, bright blues and shades of coral keep the living room lively and fun.
    — Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Both squads put forth lively efforts.
    — CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • So my fingers were crossed for a lively ride, even if there might be some bumps.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Now, steady traffic threads through lively streets.
    — Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
  • This was also the time where the models could be a lot more lively.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 21 June 2024
  • The food game in Yorkshire is lively and played for high stakes.
    — Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Try it in an olive oil cake to highlight the lively green flavors.
    — Heather Eddy, Bon Appétit, 15 June 2021
  • The set buzzed with a lively mix of chaos and camaraderie.
    — Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • For now, his parish is lively and full of young families.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But that was just a very lively economy buzzing along.
    — Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Bright, lively, and clear as a bell, the wine serves to cleanse the palate between each bite.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
  • This creates a very lively city with people in the streets around the clock.
    — Fiona Kerr, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021
  • The crowds will only get louder and more lively.
    — Maria Torres, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This lively show will light up the night — but without the pop of fireworks.
    — Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 31 Mar. 2022
  • South Elgin’s protest was just as lively.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Hold the mayo, and try out a lively lemon-dill vinaigrette for your next picnic.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

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