as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
in most instances it's a good idea to enliven a speech with a joke or two
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivened
Adjective
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That was the man who walked out smiling, a little overwhelmed but entirely calm, into the late afternoon Roman sunshine, to the roars of a stunned and exhilarated crowd.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025 -
The Foreman fight sealed his vindication with an exhilarated reception throughout the world.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Netflix’s deal with Ubisoft got underway in 2020 and includes multiple Assassin’s Creed projects, including animated and anime series inspired by the games.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
17 July 2025
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The two animated companions are available to anyone, including Grok users without a paid subscription, but users must opt in through the app’s settings to get access.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Wilcox was noticeably enthusiastic about his dynamic with Rivera and chancellor Rich Lyons, and UC Berkeley’s collective, reborn dedication to football.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Mercury News,
22 July 2025
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Start In Downtown Lake Placid What was once a town that showed its years is now a reborn, adorable, pedestrian-friendly draw for visitors.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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“Enlivened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlivened. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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