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Enliven: meaning, definitions and examples

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enliven

 

[ ɪnˈlaɪvən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

daily life

To make something more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.

Synonyms

brighten, liven up, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • The music enlivened the party atmosphere.
  • A fresh coat of paint can enliven a room.
Context #2 | Verb

conversation

To make a conversation or situation more animated or spirited.

Synonyms

animate, energize, spice up

Examples of usage

  • She always knows how to enliven a dull conversation.
  • His jokes enlivened the atmosphere at the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "enliven" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animar

🇮🇳 जीवंत करना

🇩🇪 beleben

🇮🇩 menghidupkan

🇺🇦 оживити

🇵🇱 ożywiać

🇯🇵 活気づける (kakidzukeru)

🇫🇷 animer

🇪🇸 animar

🇹🇷 canlandırmak

🇰🇷 활기차게 하다 (hwalgichage hada)

🇸🇦 تنشيط

🇨🇿 oživit

🇸🇰 oživiť

🇨🇳 使有生气 (shǐ yǒu shēngqì)

🇸🇮 oživiti

🇮🇸 lífga upp

🇰🇿 жандандыру

🇬🇪 გაცოცხლება

🇦🇿 canlandırmaq

🇲🇽 animar

Etymology

The word 'enliven' originated from the combination of 'en-' (meaning 'make, put into') and 'liven' (meaning 'make lively'). It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century.

See also: live, livelihood, liveliness, lively, liver, livestock, livestream, living, nonliving.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,837, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.