enliven Antonyms
Strongest:
- dampen
- kill
- weaken
- dull
- undermine
- undermine
- wear
- deaden
- damp
- dull
- weary
- deaden
- dampen
- weaken
- damp
- weary
- wear
- kill
Strong:
- check
- inhibit
- restrain
- knock-out
- burn-out
- suppress
- exhaust
- quench
- inhibit
- fatigue
- wear-out
- slow
- drain
- drain
- curb
- quell
- do-in
- wear-out
- debilitate
- knock-out
- sap
- discourage
- repress
- enfeeble
- enervate
- enervate
- discourage
- wash-out
- quench
- fatigue
- wash-out
- slow
- curb
- quell
- burn-out
- debilitate
- restrain
- suppress
- repress
- check
- sap
- enfeeble
- exhaust
- do-in
- harass
- harass
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- vitalize
- lift
- excite
- arouse
- recreate
- cheer
- rouse
- invigorate
- strengthen
- provoke
- vivify
- revive
- drive
- stir
- spark
- inspire
- animate
- propel
- awaken
- energize
- jazz-up-
- jump-start
- motivate
- quicken
- electrify
- activate
Weak:
- awake
- fire
- rejuvenate
- raise
- set-off
- amp-up-
- kindle
- brace
- reawaken
- resurrect
- motive
- juice-up
- galvanize
- boost
- foment
- reinvigorate
- revitalize
- instigate
- reactivate
- zip-up-
- buoy
- ginger-up-
- renew
- impel
- pep-up-
- fillip
- incite
- ferment
- rally
- enflame
- wake-up-
- move
- whip-up-
- hearten
- trigger
- fortify
- refresh
- embolden
- inflame
- spike
- infuse
- reanimate
- resuscitate
- rekindle
- turn-on
- steel
- actuate
- liven-up-
- regenerate
- charge
- abet
- enkindle
Meaning of enliven
enliven (v)
heighten or intensify
make lively
enliven (v. t.)
To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire.
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.
enliven Sentence Examples
- The vibrant colors of the sunset enlivened the evening sky.
- The energetic music enlivened the atmosphere of the party.
- The arrival of the new teacher enlivened the classroom with enthusiasm.
- The refreshing breeze enlivened the weary travelers.
- The sound of laughter enlivened the otherwise quiet room.
- The prospect of a new adventure enlivened the hearts of the explorers.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread enlivened the kitchen.
- The presence of the beloved pet enlivened the gloomy room.
- The sight of blooming flowers enlivened the barren landscape.
- The lively conversation enlivened the long journey.
FAQs About the word enliven
heighten or intensify, make livelyTo give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire., To giv
stimulate, vitalize, lift, excite,arouse, recreate, cheer, rouse, invigorate, strengthen
dampen, kill, weaken, dull, undermine, undermine, wear, deaden, damp,dull
The vibrant colors of the sunset enlivened the evening sky.
The energetic music enlivened the atmosphere of the party.
The arrival of the new teacher enlivened the classroom with enthusiasm.
The refreshing breeze enlivened the weary travelers.