Lively
Lively adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.
Persistent and lively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Lively".
Nearby Words: liveliness, liven
Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Lively and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lively" instead an adjective "Persistent".
Both words in one sentence
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Even though it was heralded by lively crowds (to say nothing of the ever-present, persistent droning of the vuvuzelas), many matches weren't quite as beautiful (some of them were outright sleep-inducing, like Brazil 0-0 Portugal in the group stage).
Source: Useful Notes / The World Cup
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