ENLIVENING

animating, enlivening

(adjective) giving spirit and vivacity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

enlivening

present participle of enliven

Source: Wiktionary


ENLIVEN

En*liv"en, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enlivened; p. pr. & vb. n. Enlivening.] Etym: [Pref. en- + liven.].

1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire. Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move. Cowley.

2. To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a company; enlivening strains of music.

Syn.

– To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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