liveliness  /ˈlaɪv li nəs/ ? Meaning of "liveliness"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) general activity and motion
  2. (n) animation and energy in action or expression

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Usage(s):

  1. Not even her warmest admirers, who liked her liveliness, would credit her with overwhelming charm or notable wit.
  2. Thanks to Comedienne Channing's song numbers and to some fast, youthful Agnes de Mille dance routines, the show achieves an air of liveliness in places.
  3. There should be liveliness and ease of mind in the political life in our country.

Quotes

  1. Cole told reporters he was only following Capello's instructions: "He said 'just go out there and try and make something happen'. I think the game needed a bit of a spark and a bit of liveliness.' They did make it difficult for us. I know it's a...
    on Sep 7, 2008 By: Joe Cole Source: guardian.co.uk

  2. "In terms of liveliness and change ...... I think that we've got a genius in Roger who is running it," Murdoch said of Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes, a former CNBC chief, who oversees Fox Business. "We've got a whole lot of new program ideas,...
    on Oct 17, 2007 By: Rupert Murdoch Source: Reuters

  3. "There are wonderful things in real jazz," Matisse said, "the talent for improvisation, the liveliness, the being at one with the audience."
    on Sep 21, 2008 By: Henri Matisse Source: University Daily Kansan

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