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unenlivened

adjective
un·enlivened | \ "+ \

Definition of unenlivened 

: not enlivened : not brightened or made lively —often used postpositively a life unenlivened by romance

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History and Etymology for unenlivened

un- entry 1 + enlivened, past participle of enliven

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