enliven

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose ou quelqu'un plus vif, plus animé ou plus intéressant, en apportant de la vie, de la gaieté ou de l'énergie.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something more lively, interesting, or cheerful.

1. Make more lively or interestingB2formal

   To make something more lively, exciting, or interesting.

   Rendre plus vivant ou intéressant

   • The colorful decorations enlivened the dull room.
   • Her sense of humor enlivened the entire party.
   • Adding some music can enliven a boring workout.

   Synonymesanimatebrightenenergizeexciteinvigorateliven upperk upspice upstimulate

   Antonymesboredeadendullstiflesubdue

2. Bring energy or spiritB2formal

   To give energy, spirit, or vitality to someone or something.

   Animer, donner de l'énergie

   • The fresh air enlivened the tired hikers.
   • A good cup of coffee can enliven you in the morning.
   • The teacher's enthusiasm enlivened the students' interest in history.

   Synonymesanimatebrightencheerenergizeexhilarateinvigoratequickenrevivesparkstimulatevivify

   Antonymesdampendeadendullquellstiflesubduesuppress