Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Lively \Live"ly\, a. [Compar. {Livelier}; superl. {Liveliest}.]
   [For lifely. Cf. {Lifelike}.]
   1. Endowed with or manifesting life; living.

            Chaplets of gold and silver resembling lively
            flowers and leaves.                   --Holland.

   2. Brisk; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.

            But wherefore comes old Manoa in such haste, With
            youthful steps ? Much livelier than erewhile He
            seems.                                --Milton.

   3. Gay; airy; animated; spirited.

            From grave to gay, from lively to severe. --Pope.

   4. Representing life; lifelike. [Obs.]

            I spied the lively picture of my father.
                                                  --Massinger.

   5. Bright; vivid; glowing; strong; vigorous.

            The colors of the prism are manifestly more full,
            intense, and lively that those of natural bodies.
                                                  --Sir I.
                                                  Newton.

            His faith must be not only living, but lively too.
                                                  --South.

   {Lively stones} (Script.), saints, as being quickened by the
      Spirit, and active in holiness.

   Syn: Brisk; vigorous; quick; nimble; smart; active; alert;
        sprightly; animated; spirited; prompt; earnest; strong;
        energetic; vivid; vivacious; blithe; gleeful; airy; gay;
        jocund.