enlivening
vən verb (used with object)
1.
to make vigorous or active; invigorate: The wit of Mencken enlivened his age.
2.
to make sprightly or cheerful; brighten: Flowers enliven any room.
Related forms
en·liv·en·er, noun
en·liv·en·ing·ly, adverb
en·liv·en·ment, noun
un·en·liv·ened, adjective
un·en·liv·en·ing, adjective
Antonyms
2. depress.
2. depress.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate |
| 2. | to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten |
| en'livener | |
| —n | |
| en'livening | |
| —adj | |
| en'livenment | |
| —n | |
| enliven (ɪnˈlaɪvən) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate |
| 2. | to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten |
| en'livener | |
| —n | |
| en'livening | |
| —adj | |
| en'livenment | |
| —n | |
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