enliven
Intermediate/ɪnˈlaɪ.vən/
- verb
- To make something more lively, cheerful, or spirited
enliven in a sentence
- “The lively music enlivened the atmosphere of the party.”
- “He enlivened his speech with a few jokes.”
- “A soup enlivened by chili peppers.”
- “A few touches of color will enliven the room.”
What does “enliven” mean?
enliven (verb) means to make something more lively, cheerful, or spirited. It is pronounced /ɪnˈlaɪ.vən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "enliven" mean?
- enliven (verb) means: To make something more lively, cheerful, or spirited
- How do you pronounce "enliven"?
- "enliven" is pronounced /ɪnˈlaɪ.vən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "enliven" in a sentence?
- Here is "enliven" used in a sentence: The lively music enlivened the atmosphere of the party.
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