{
    "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)."
}