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  • Livelong

    [liv-lawng, -long] /ˈlɪvˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋ/ adjective 1. (of time) whole or entire, especially when tediously long, slow in passing, etc.: We picked apples the livelong day. /ˈlɪvˌlɒŋ/ adjective (mainly poetic) 1. (of time) long or seemingly long, esp in a tedious way (esp in the phrase all the livelong day) 2. whole; entire noun 3. (Brit) […]

  • Lively

    [lahyv-lee] /ˈlaɪv li/ adjective, livelier, liveliest. 1. full or suggestive of or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion. 2. animated, spirited, vivacious, or sprightly: a lively tune; a lively wit. 3. eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time. 4. bustling with activity; astir: The marketplace was lively with […]

  • Liven

    [lahy-vuh n] /ˈlaɪ vən/ verb (used with object) 1. to put life into; rouse; enliven; cheer (often followed by up): What can we do to liven up the party? verb (used without object) 2. to become more lively; brighten (usually followed by up): If this party doesn’t liven up soon, let’s leave. /ˈlaɪvən/ verb 1. […]

  • Liveness

    [lahyv] /laɪv/ adjective, liver, livest for 4–7, 13–15. 1. being alive; living; alive: live animals. 2. of, relating to, or during the of a living being: the animal’s live weight. 3. characterized by or indicating the presence of living creatures: the live sounds of the forest. 4. Informal. (of a person) energetic; alert; : The […]
