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liveliest

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈlaɪvliɪst/

KK: /ˈlaɪvliɪst/

adjective
Definition

This word describes something that is full of life, energy, or excitement, and is the highest degree of being lively.


Example

The party was the liveliest event of the year, with music and dancing all night long.


Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: livelier

Superlative: liveliest


Conversation
Sloth A
I think the party last night was the liveliest I've ever been to.
Sloth B
For sure! Everyone was dancing and having a great time.
Sloth A
I love how everyone got into the spirit of it.
Sloth B
Yeah, it definitely made for the best night out!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
vibrant
animated
spirited
Antonyms
dull
lifeless
inactive
Root Explanation

**Liveliest** → It is formed from "live" (from Old English *libban*, meaning to be alive) and the suffix "-liest" (a superlative suffix indicating the highest degree). The word "liveliest" means the most full of life or energy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'live' as being full of life, and '-liest' means the most. So, liveliest describes something that is the most full of life.

Visually Confused Words
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