Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LIVE'LY, a.

1. Brisk; vigorous; vivacious; active; as, a lively youth.
2. Gay; airy. From grave to gay, from lively to severe. – Pope.
3. Representing life; as, a lively imitation of nature.
4. Animated; spirited; as, a lively strain of eloquence; a lively description.
5. Strong; energetic; as, a lively faith or hope; a lively persuasion. Lively stones, in Scripture. Saints are called lively stones, as being quickened by the Spirit and active in holiness. – Brown.