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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