VIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

vively (comparative more vively, superlative most vively)

(obsolete) In a lively manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Vive"ly, adv.

Definition: In a lively manner. [Obs.] If I see a thing vively represented on the stage. B. Jonson.

VIVE

Vive (vev). Etym: [F., imperative sing. pres. fr. vivre to live, L. vivere.]

Definition: Long live, that is, success to; as, vive le roi, long live the king; vive la bagatelle, success to trifles or sport.

Vive (viv), a. Etym: [L. vivus: cf. F. vif. See Vivid.]

Definition: Lively; animated; forcible. [Obs.] Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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