Definition of Enliven

1. Verb. Heighten or intensify. "The performance is likely to enliven Sue"; "These paintings exalt the imagination"

Exact synonyms: Animate, Exalt, Inspire, Invigorate
Generic synonyms: Excite, Shake, Shake Up, Stimulate, Stir
Specialized synonyms: Encourage
Derivative terms: Exaltation, Invigoration

2. Verb. Make lively. "The performance is likely to enliven Sue"; "Let's liven up this room a bit"
Exact synonyms: Animate, Invigorate, Liven, Liven Up
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Brace, Energise, Energize, Perk Up, Stimulate
Specialized synonyms: Ginger Up, Jazz Up, Juice Up, Pep Up, Inspirit, Spirit, Spirit Up
Derivative terms: Animator, Enlivener, Invigoration, Invigoration
Antonyms: Deaden

Definition of Enliven

1. v. t. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire.

Definition of Enliven

1. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To give life or spirit to; to revive or animate. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To make more lively, cheerful or interesting. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Enliven

1. to make lively [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: lively

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enliven

enlisted
enlisted(a)
enlisted man
enlisted person
enlisted woman
enlistee
enlistees
enlister
enlisters
enlisting
enlistment
enlistments
enlists
enlit
enlive
enliven (current term)
enlivened
enlivener
enliveners
enlivening
enliveningly
enlivenment
enlivenments
enlivens
enlock
enlocked
enlocking
enlocks
enlumine
enlumined

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