Antonyms for enlivened

Grammar : Verb

Spell : en-lahy-vuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈlaɪ vən

Definition of enlivened

Origin : 1630s, "give life to" (enlive in same sense is from 1590s); see en- (1) "make, put in" + life + -en (1). Meaning "make lively or cheerful" is from 1690s. Related: Enlivened; enlivening.

verb inspire, vitalize

Example sentences :

He enlivened the excursion by his laughter and strength of a peasant.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

The journey to the Calvin cottage was enlivened by frequent stops for refreshment.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

At times the proceedings have been enlivened by sparkling humour.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by John Foreman

All festal occasions in Circassian life are enlivened by the presence of the minstrel.
Extract from : « Life of Schamyl » by John Milton Mackie

At this moment the chamber was enlivened by the presence of many individuals.
Extract from : « Tancred » by Benjamin Disraeli

Merton started a little and regarded his companion with an enlivened eye.
Extract from : « The Innocence of Father Brown » by G. K. Chesterton

Eva must be saved; her mind must be enlivened and her body strengthened, let it cost what it may.
Extract from : « The Home » by Fredrika Bremer

The head of the phallus was enlivened with the face of a saint.
Extract from : « Fantazius Mallare » by Ben Hecht

He had made a raid on the pantry, he said, and enlivened the way by topping off his dinner with them.
Extract from : « When Life Was Young » by C. A. Stephens

"We live by hope," said Porthos, enlivened by the warmth of his companion.
Extract from : « The Man in the Iron Mask » by Alexandre Dumas, Pere

Synonyms for enlivened

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