请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 enlivened
释义

enliven

verb

en·​liv·​en in-ˈlī-vən How to pronounce enliven (audio)
en-
enlivened; enlivening; enlivens

transitive verb

: to give life, action, or spirit to : animate
fresh flowers enliven the room
enlivenment
in-ˈlī-vən-mənt How to pronounce enliven (audio)
en-
noun
plural enlivenments
But for the formation of opinion, for the stirring and enlivenment of thought, and for the discernment of colour and proportion, the gifts of travel … are priceless Winston Churchill

Synonyms

  • amp (up)
  • animate
  • brace
  • energize
  • fillip
  • fire
  • ginger (up)
  • invigorate
  • jazz (up)
  • juice up
  • jump-start
  • liven (up)
  • pep (up)
  • quicken
  • spike
  • stimulate
  • vitalize
  • vivify
  • zip (up)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

He enlivened his speech with a few jokes. a soup enlivened by chili peppers A few touches of color will enliven the room.
Recent Examples on the Web The hope for the project, Coleman said, is to enliven the children's play area and attract people to come enjoy the artwork and take selfies and photos. Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2022 Pops of color enliven the gray-and-white wallpaper design, while a white built-in and a comfy gray couch ground the room. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022 Anders’ girlfriend, Oona, a yoga instructor, who is already feeling emotionally tapped out after the recent death of her twin brother and the strain of caring for her unhinged mother, doesn’t enliven matters with her own subdued reactions. Heller Mcalpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2022 Global Arts Live hoped to enliven the January post-holiday lull this year with a Winter Dance Fest spanning consecutive Saturday nights; COVID numbers, though, led them to postpone. Karen Campbell, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 Resin Cuffs Make Iris Apfel proud and enliven your wrists with a stack of bold resin cuffs. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2022 Danielle Brown as La Capricciosa and Ricardo Rhodes as Lo Straniero did their best to enliven these tired stereotypes. Robert Greskovic, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 Now and Entertainment News teams, is helping accelerate and enliven Times coverage with swift, smart and robust responses to breaking news and trending topics. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 The lanterns and tiered plants enliven it even further. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 3 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

enliven

verb

en·​liv·​en in-ˈlī-vən How to pronounce enliven (audio)
enlivened; enlivening
: to put life or spirit into
Games enlivened the party.

enlivened 1 of 2

adjective

as in invigorated

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • invigorated
  • exhilarated
  • reinvigorated
  • revived
  • refreshed
  • energized
  • renewed
  • animated
  • freshened
  • reenergized
  • regenerated
  • recreated
  • resuscitated
  • reborn
  • reanimated
  • resurrected
  • newborn
  • jazzed (up)
  • rested
  • new
  • unwearied
  • untired

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • drained
  • exhausted
  • weakened
  • weary
  • tired
  • deadened
  • enervated
  • dampened
  • knackered
  • enervate
  • dispirited
  • emasculated
  • demoralized
  • unmanned
  • disheartened
See More

enlivened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of enliven
as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to in most instances it's a good idea to enliven a speech with a joke or two

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • stimulated
  • invigorated
  • stirred
  • vitalized
  • animated
  • energized
  • vivified
  • aroused
  • awakened
  • inspired
  • provoked
  • electrified
  • revived
  • quickened
  • activated
  • strengthened
  • cheered
  • excited
  • lifted
  • spiked
  • recreated
  • triggered
  • braced
  • roused
  • jump-started
  • propelled
  • motivated
  • boosted
  • sparked
  • awoke
  • drove
  • refreshed
  • filliped
  • raised
  • fired
  • charged
  • rallied
  • renewed
  • resurrected
  • moved
  • infused
  • motived
  • reinvigorated
  • buoyed
  • galvanized
  • livened (up)
  • awaked
  • juiced up
  • pepped (up)
  • gingered (up)
  • emboldened
  • rejuvenated
  • jazzed (up)
  • revitalized
  • impelled
  • zipped (up)
  • incited
  • reenergized
  • amped (up)
  • kindled
  • actuated
  • inflamed
  • reawakened
  • rekindled
  • regenerated
  • fomented
  • fortified
  • recharged
  • set off
  • enkindled
  • reactivated
  • heartened
  • abetted
  • resuscitated
  • enflamed
  • re-energized
  • fermented
  • instigated
  • refreshened
  • reanimated
  • restimulated
  • turned on
  • steeled
  • waked (up)
  • woke (up)
  • reawaked
  • reawoke
  • whipped (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dulled
  • deadened
  • dampened
  • killed
  • damped
  • drained
  • undermined
  • exhausted
  • weakened
  • harassed
  • enervated
  • fatigued
  • wore
  • sapped
  • enfeebled
  • wearied
  • suppressed
  • restrained
  • inhibited
  • knocked out
  • debilitated
  • washed out
  • slowed
  • burnt out
  • checked
  • stunted
  • curbed
  • repressed
  • quenched
  • wore out
  • quelled
  • stilled
  • did in
  • jaded
  • discouraged
  • fagged
  • dispirited
  • burned out
  • daunted
  • demoralized
  • tuckered (out)
  • kayoed
  • disheartened
See More
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/11/14 6:40:43