En*liv"en (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Enlivened (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Enlivening (?).] [Pref. en- + liven.].
1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make
vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel
enlivens a fire.
Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen
move.
Cowley.
2. 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.
Syn. -- To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage;
comfort; exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.