Meaning & Definition of word "Enliven"

Enliven

/ɪnˈlaɪvən/

1. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or entertaining.
- Example: The colorful decorations helped to enliven the dull conference room.
2. to animate or give life to something.
- Example: The storyteller's animated performance truly enlivened the evening.
3. to cheer up or invigorate.
- Example: Her infectious laughter always seems to enliven our spirits.
4. to make an event more enjoyable or exciting.
- Example: 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

Meaning: to spice things up

● Example Sentence: Let's get some music to enliven this dull gathering.

Meaning: to jazz up

● Example Sentence: He really knows how to enliven an event.