Definition of ENLIVEN

Other Words from enliven

enlivenment \ in-ˈlī-vən-mənt

, en- \ noun, plural enlivenments

But for the formation of opinion, for the stirring and enlivenment of thought, and for the discernment of colour and proportion, the gifts of travel … are priceless — Winston Churchill

Choose the Right Synonym for enliven

quicken, animate, enliven, vivify mean to make alive or lively. quicken stresses a sudden renewal of life or activity especially in something inert. the arrival of spring quickens the earth animate emphasizes the imparting of motion or vitality to what is or might be mechanical or artificial. happiness animated his conversation enliven suggests a stimulus that arouses from dullness or torpidity. enlivened her lectures with humorous anecdotes vivify implies a freshening or energizing through renewal of vitality. new blood needed to vivify the dying club

Examples of enliven in a Sentence

He enlivened his speech with a few jokes. a soup enlivened by chili peppers A few touches of color will enliven the room.

Recent Examples on the Web

The last of these, in fact, is among a host of historical figures—including Queen Victoria, Karl Marx and the titular Charles Darwin—whose cameo appearances further enliven this memorable page-turner. — Tom Nolan, WSJ, "Mysteries: A Most Victorian Conspiracy," 7 June 2019 In pastel Thom Browne suiting, Belgian actress Eline Powell enlivened Walt Disney’s upfronts, bringing catwalk direction and glam to a corporate presentation. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Brie Larson, Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, and More of the Week’s Best Dressed Stars," 20 May 2019 Green glass abounds, and red accents vibrate just enough to enliven an otherwise placidly green space. — Amy Merrick, WSJ, "The Cultish Home That Draws Fans of Americana Design," 3 Aug. 2018 After the melancholy mood of Spring, the mesmerizing painterly florals were a welcome dose of sunshine, enlivening everything from all-weather parkas to Lurex sweaters and lace-trim frocks. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "The Top 10 Shows of New York Fashion Week Fall 2019," 14 Feb. 2019 But his new creative approaches enlivened and elevated the art. — Stuart Isacoff, WSJ, "Dada: If Life Is Absurd, Why Not Have the Last Laugh?," 16 Oct. 2018 Umbrellas cool down the roof garden and cheerily colored chairs enliven the space. — Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.," 12 July 2018 The museum is also reworking its educational programming to expand and enliven the gallery experience. — Stephan Salisbury, Philly.com, "Philadelphia Museum of Art's Chinese galleries to close as renovations march on," 9 Apr. 2018 Much like The Big Short, Vice does an admirable—at times miraculous—job of explaining the complicated and enlivening what in other hands would be mere tedium, all in the service of better informing the public. — Corey Seymour, Vogue, "Should You See Adam McKay’s New Film, Vice?," 20 Dec. 2018

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