verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of enliven form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   made lively or spirited wordnet
2. 2
   made sprightly or cheerful wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

animatedabovegroundalivealive and kickingamong the livinganimate

Antonyms

All antonyms

unenlivened

Example

More examples

"The sight of his mother Instantly enlivened the child."

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