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enlivening
(encz) | enlivening, adj: |
Enlivening
(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.
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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
(wn) | enlivening
adj 1: giving spirit and vivacity [syn: animating,
enlivening] |
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Enlivening
(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.
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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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