enlivening

2 definitions found

enlivening - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Enliven \En*liv"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enlivened; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Enlivening.] [Pref. en- + liven.].
     1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or
        active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a
        fire.
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              Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move.
                                                    --Cowley.
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     2. 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.
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enlivening - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  enlivening
      adj 1: giving spirit and vivacity [syn: animating,
             enlivening]