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A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.
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{
"term": "lively",
"partOfSpeech": "adjective",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "an intelligent and lively young woman"
},
{
"text": "a lively and enquiring mind"
},
{
"text": "He showed a lively interest in politics."
},
{
"text": "Her eyes were bright and lively."
},
{
"text": "His lively personality will be greatly missed."
}
],
"synonyms": "animated, vivacious",
"topics": ["Personal qualities"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "full of interest or excitement",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a lively club"
},
{
"text": "a **lively debate/discussion**"
},
{
"text": "The party got quite lively later on."
},
{
"text": "Things got pretty lively towards the end of the evening."
},
{
"text": "Younger people may prefer a livelier resort such as Malia."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "strong and definite",
"examples": [
{
"text": "a lively shade of pink"
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "busy and active",
"labels": "(especially British English)",
"examples": [
{
"text": "They do a lively trade in souvenirs and gifts."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈlaɪvli/",
"audio": "li/lively/lively__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈlaɪvli/",
"audio": "li/lively/lively__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Old English līflic ‘living, animate’ (see life, -ly)."
}