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▪ I. enlivening, vbl. n.|ɛnˈlaɪv(ə)nɪŋ|
[f. prec. + -ing1.]
a. The action of the vb. enliven.
b. concr. Something that enlivens.
1628–1677Feltham Resolves i. lxxxiv (R.), The good man is full of joyful enlivenings. 1674N. Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 141 Without insouling or inlivening of it [the body]. 1772Ann. Reg. 48/1 One of the greatest objects of his [Sully's] policy..was the enlivening the provinces by agriculture, the true source of riches. 1859R. Burton Centr. Afr. in Jrnl. Geog. Soc. XXIX. 21 Central Africa..appeared upon the maps a blank of white paper, with enlivenings of ostriches and elephants.
▪ II. enˈlivening, ppl. a.
[f. enliven v. + -ing2.]
That enlivens; in the senses of the verb.
1664H. More Myst. Iniq. iv. 9 The sincere doctrine and enlivening spirit of the Gospel of Christ. 1746–7Hervey Medit. (1818) 107 Does the grape refresh you with its enlivening juices? c1790J. Imison Sch. Art i. 105 This enlivening quality in air is also destroyed by the air's passing through fire. 1862Burton Bk. Hunter i. 34 The enlivening talk has made a guest forget ‘The lang Scots miles’.
Hence enˈliveningly, adv.
1867Morning Star 19 July, The people..became more numerous, and at times enliveningly demonstrative. |