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be lively

[bi ˈlaɪvli]
verb phrase
ser animado/animada
1. to be full of energy, enthusiasm, and liveliness
The party was lively with music and dancing.
A festa era animada com músicas e danças.
2. to be vivid, bright, or striking in appearance
The lively colors of the painting caught everyone's attention.
As cores animadas do quadro chamaram a atenção de todos.
3. to be brisk or vigorous in movement or action
She walked at a lively pace down the street.
Ela caminhava num ritmo animado pela rua.
NYC Slang
be poppin'/be lit/have mad energy
Synonyms
be spiritedbe energeticbe vivaciousbe vibrantbe animated
Antonyms
be dullbe sluggishbe lifelessbe boringbe lethargic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser animado/animada
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser animado/estar de pique
colloquial variation emphasizing high energy
São Paulo
ser animado/cheio de vida
emphasizes vitality and liveliness
Portugal
ser animado/ser vivo
formal and colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of beans
burst with energy
be the life of the party
ter vida
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