'Enlivening' definitions:
Definition of 'enlivening'
From: WordNet
adjective
Giving spirit and vivacity [syn: animating, enlivening]
Definition of 'Enlivening'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move. --Cowley. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]