Livened: meaning, definitions and examples

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livened

 

[ ˈlaɪvənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make lively

The term 'livened' refers to the act of making something more lively, energetic, or animated. It is often used to describe situations where an atmosphere is uplifted or several people are brought to life in terms of their enthusiasm or spirit. For instance, a gathering might be livened by music, or a dull event could be made exciting through various engaging activities.

Synonyms

animated, energized, excited, stimulated, vitalized

Examples of usage

  • The party was livened by a surprise performance.
  • Her stories always livened the conversation.
  • We need to liven up our presentation to capture the audience's attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "livened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animado

🇮🇳 जीवंत

🇩🇪 belebend

🇮🇩 menghidupkan

🇺🇦 оживлений

🇵🇱 ożywiony

🇯🇵 活気づけられた

🇫🇷 animé

🇪🇸 animado

🇹🇷 canlandırılmış

🇰🇷 활기찬

🇸🇦 مفعم بالحياة

🇨🇿 oživený

🇸🇰 oživený

🇨🇳 活跃的

🇸🇮 oživljen

🇮🇸 lifandi

🇰🇿 тіршілік

🇬🇪 გაცოცხლებული

🇦🇿 canlandırılmış

🇲🇽 animado

Etymology

The word 'liven' originates from the word 'live,' which comes from the Old English 'libban' meaning to be alive, or to live. The suffix '-en' was added to form a verb that implies the act of bringing to life or revitalizing. It gained traction in the English language in the 17th century, primarily reflecting the action of infusing energy or vivacity into a particular situation or object. Over time, 'livened' has evolved contextually, often appearing in social, cultural, and artistic discussions, illustrating its versatility in usage related to enhancing or enlivening experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,320, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.