enlivening 1 of 2

adjective

as in exhilarating

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verb

present participle of enliven
as in stimulating
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 enlivening
Adjective
Everything that's walked down the runway recently has just been mind-boggling and incredibly enlivening. — Brandi Fowler, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 The look of it was so enlivening. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
But Feels Like Trouble serves as an excellent reminder that dissent can be enlivening. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Similarly, the interplay enacted in the exhibition between Jafa’s and Prince’s work forces us as visitors to actively participate in a practice of juxtapositional thinking ourselves, producing a momentum that is at once menacing and enlivening. — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The adaptation resets Sophocles’ tragedy to Aztec culture in a transposition that is both visually and musically enlivening. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The country’s multicultural nature means people rarely have to go far to find an enlivening spot to watch Italy, Croatia, Mexico and countless other national teams. — Shelby Blackley, New York Times, 4 July 2026 There is also enough cheese and schmaltz to go around, enlivening the more straightforward parts of the film. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026 Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026 Cissy’s tiny and opinionated mother, Adelaide, shared the family’s modest apartment for six enlivening years. — Miranda Seymour, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026 Aries’ pioneering, take-charge energy is enlivening and energizing for you. — Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlivening
  1. exhilarating
  2. stimulating
  3. exciting
  4. thrilling
  5. invigorating
  6. rousing
  7. loving
  8. warm
Adjective
  • But is manifesting a technology that could result in the end of humankind equally as exhilarating for top engineering talent as extraterrestrial exploration?
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • No wonder the action sequences never seem exhilarating — Latif may be adept at staying alive, but the sanctity of his soul is another matter entirely.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhilarating
Verb
  • The team also gave the muscle a workout, stimulating it with light for 15 minutes a day at two pulses per second.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Head spas are credited with cleansing the scalp, stimulating blood flow, strengthening hair follicles and lowering stress and anxiety.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • More hotels are expected from exciting names in hospitality like Edition, W, and Rocco Forte—just in time too, as Milan will co-host the winter Olympics in 2026, a duty shared with the ski town of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • There is always more to do; often more exciting, more rewarding, more fruitful work, thanks to technology.
    — Ali Kashani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Watching the models spiral down the staircase of what was once home to Barney's New York made each look feel even more thrilling.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Seemingly moments after staring the Dodgers down with a thrilling Game 2 victory, the Braves essentially have been consigned to their rearview mirror.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • New bars, which seem to multiply by the second, are no less invigorating.
    — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The wine is light and elegant in style, with red fruit aromas, refreshing and invigorating, and fine, smooth tannins.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of invigorating
Adjective
  • The final product is a rousing, brisk, and genuinely inspiring biopic that never feels like homework.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Brees received a rousing ovation as he was introduced on the field, wearing his gold Hall of Fame jacket, and presented his ring by Pro Football Hall of Fame president Jim Porter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of rousing
Adjective
  • Motherhood may not have been her calling, but Sabrina Popo was a loving and affectionate grandmother.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • God is the one divine Mind, and what God knows is what’s real – including each of us as His creation, spiritual, loving, whole, and helpful.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • With increasingly warm summers, many brands are also introducing additional April deliveries focused on true high-summer product.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by notable furniture and interior designer Yabu Pushelberg (whose projects also include JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo), rooms are awash in warm gray tones and feature upholstered linen beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of warm

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