Also means
animatedly, spiritedly
Usage Note
Lebhaft (from Leben, life) describes something done with energy and animation — gesturing, describing, discussing. Lebhaft diskutieren — to discuss with animation. It is positive in connotation and commonly used both as an adverb and adjective to describe lively children, debates, or imagination.
Examples
"Sie schilderte die Reise sehr lebhaft."
Natural Translation
She described the trip very vividly.
Literal Translation
She described the journey very lively.
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