Lively and Sedate

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Lively adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

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Sedate is an antonym for lively.

Nearby Words: liveliness, liven

Sedate adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

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Lively is an antonym for sedate in calm topic.

Nearby Words: sedative, sedated, sedately, sedating, sedation

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