enliven Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb heighten or intensify
invigorate; animate; inspire; exalt.
- These paintings exalt the imagination
verb make lively
liven; animate; liven up; invigorate.
- let's liven up this room a bit

Pref. en- + liven.

imperfect & past participle Enlivened ; present participle & verbal noun Enlivening

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.
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.