Definition of Enlivening

1. Adjective. Giving spirit and vivacity.

Exact synonyms: Animating
Similar to: Invigorating

Definition of Enlivening

1. Verb. (present participle of enliven) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Enlivening

1. enliven [v] - See also: enliven

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enlivening

enlisted woman
enlistee
enlistees
enlister
enlisters
enlisting
enlistment
enlistments
enlists
enlit
enlive
enliven
enlivened
enlivener
enliveners
enlivening
enliveningly
enlivenment
enlivenments
enlivens
enlock
enlocked
enlocking
enlocks
enlumine
enlumined
enlumines
enlute
enluted
enlutes

Literary usage of Enlivening

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Letters of George Meredith by George Meredith (1912)
"This is not an enlivening letter. I might in conversing amuse a little. You will perceive that I am zealous to set you in a clear way on certain subjects, ..."

2. Letters of George Meredith by George Meredith (1912)
"This is not an enlivening letter. I might in conversing amuse a little. You will perceive that I am zealous to set you in a clear way on certain subjects, ..."

3. American Agriculturist. (1843)
"... why we never could divine, for to us they ever appeared no less enlivening than beautiful, and we have always endeavored to promote their cultivation. ..."

4. The Red River Settlement: Its Rise, Progress, and Present State: With Some by Alexander Ross (1856)
"Second importation of cattle—Enlivening scenes— Encouraging progress—The unscrupulous visitors—Feathered heads—Fishing and hunting occupations—The ways and ..."

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