liveliest
SayLYV-lee-ist/ˈlaɪv.li.ɪst/
- 1Superlative of lively.
The market square was the liveliest spot in town on a Saturday morning.
Her grandmother remained the liveliest person at every family gathering.
Note
The y of lively turns to i before -est, giving the one-word superlative that is standard for this two-syllable adjective. Most lively also exists, but it is far rarer and sounds deliberate. The form carries every everyday meaning of lively, so it can rank a crowd, a color or a glass of beer, where the liveliest pour is the one that foams most.
liveliest is a form of lively
lively, adjective: Full of life and energy; cheerful, animated, and spirited. Full entry
- Spelling
- lively → liveliest: change y to i, add -est
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