Definitions: (1) vigorous; active; (2) cheerful; airy; (3) spirited; exciting; stimulating; (4) strong; intense; stirring; (5)brilliant; fresh; (6) quick to rebound, to spring back; resilient
Synonyms: Lively suggests briskness, alertness, or energy; animated applies to what is spirited, alive, and sparkling; gaiety stresses complete freedom from care and overflowing spirits; sprightly suggests lightness and spirited vigor of manner or wit; vivacious suggests an activeness of gesture and wit, often playful or alluring; bouncy describes a person who is confident and full of life; chirpy is one who is cheerful and dynamic.
Poetry:
Humility makes us more friendly.
Happiness makes us more lively.
Love makes us more caring.
Dream makes us more daring.
Trust makes us more forgiving.
Kindness makes us more loving.
Hope gives us the joy of dreaming.
Peace gives us the joy of living.
— Debasish Mridha (~1970’s) American physician & philosopher
Quote:
Life is a lively process of becoming. — Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) American general
Observation: No one gets through life unscathed.