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

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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 Illusionists, cardsharps, charlatans and human cannonballs enliven a trove of rare books, posters and ephemera now going to auction at Sotheby’s. — New York Times, 29 Oct. 2021 That intriguing group helped enliven a sluggish offense. — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2021 Curbing perennial winners would enliven the competition. — Bill Keveney, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2021 Clean formulations infused with 100% pure essential oils enliven senses for a busy day ahead or a restful night. — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021 Every season celebrities fill the front rows at the city’s key shows and enliven the party circuit with their presence. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2021 One corner of the office is dedicated to another tool to clear the mind but enliven the body. — Michael Alpiner, Forbes, 25 May 2021 Ingram and Tharp’s natural chemistry, lilting accents, and light-hearted banter help enliven the overstuffed story at first. — BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2021 Supporters say the project would enliven a declining Grand Avenue. — James Walsh, Star Tribune, 15 July 2021

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