Enliven

/ɪnˈlaɪvən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make (something) more interesting, lively, or entertaining.

The colorful decorations helped to enliven the dull conference room.

to animate or give life to something.

The storyteller's animated performance truly enlivened the evening.

to cheer up or invigorate.

Her infectious laughter always seems to enliven our spirits.

to make an event more enjoyable or exciting.

The band was hired to enliven the wedding reception with their lively music.

From Middle English enlivenen, from in- + livin (to live).

enliven the crowd

to excite or energize the audience

enliven the conversation

to make the discussion more engaging

enliven one's spirits

to boost one's mood or morale

lively

full of life and energy

vivify

to give life to; animate

invigorate

to give strength or energy to

to spice things up

Let's get some music to enliven this dull gathering.

to jazz up

He really knows how to enliven an event.