Lively (8)

(Other definitions for animated that I've seen before include "Fired" , "put in spirit" , "'Lively, quick (8)'" , "Mandate I confer on the lively" , "Diamante (anag)" .)

(Other definitions for spirited that I've seen before include "Full of energy and enthusiasm" , "Secretly transported" , "Energetic, animated" , "Lively, in upbeat mood" , "Vigorous" .)

(Other definitions for vivacious that I've seen before include "Lively and attractive" , "Full of high spirits" , "Attractively lively and animated" , "Effervescent" .)

(Other definitions for spry that I've seen before include "'Agile, nimble (4)'" , "Moving quickly and lightly" , "Alert" , "'Active and lively, nimble (4)'" , "Still able to move lightly and fast" .)

(Other definitions for step that I've seen before include "Measure - pace" , "Pace for a pest" , "Manner of walking" , "bit of a dance" , "Gradation" .)

(Other definitions for brisk that I've seen before include "Vigorous" , "Spry" , "Lively, invigorating" , "Quick and invigorating" , "Quick, active, energetic" .)

(Other definitions for zesty that I've seen before include "Enthusiastic - as a citrus fruit?" , "Showing spirited enjoyment (like a lemon?)" , "with keenness" , "(Of food) piquant, sharp" , "Showing great excitement and energy" .)

(Other definitions for gay that I've seen before include "Writer of The Beggar's Opera" , "Brightly coloured" , "Homosexual" , "Merry" , "John --, author of 'The Beggar's Opera'" .)

(Other definitions for active that I've seen before include "Moving about, functioning" , "On the go" , "Engaged, not idle" , "Not extinct (of volcano)" , "Moving, doing things" .)

(Other definitions for frisky that I've seen before include "Energetically playful" , "Lively like playful dog" , "Animated" , "High-spirited" , "In high spirits" .)

(Other definitions for snappy that I've seen before include "Irritably abrupt" , "Short-tempered" , "Quick and energetic" , "Curt; neat, stylish" , "Short and sweet" .)