enlivenment
Injection of energy
Enlivenment is the act of making something more lively, interesting, or spirited.
The word appears in contexts where something dull receives new energy or vitality: The party needed some enlivenment after the awkward silence.
Less common than its verb form enliven, it names the process or result of bringing animation to what was flat or lifeless.
Capacity for spirited existence
- vigorActive physical strength
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
vivacity · exuberance · verve · pep · vim · brio · sparkle · effervescence
Restoration of youthful vigor
- restorationReturning something to condition
- revivalReturn after decline
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
refreshment · revivification · rebirth · renaissance · rekindling · reawakening · reinvigoration · replenishment
Raise emotionally or physically
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- joyIntense positive emotion
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
cheerfulness · merriment · gaiety · enthusiasm · brightening · boost · lightening · gladness
vitality
Capacity for spirited existence
- vigorActive physical strength
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
dynamism · vivacity · exuberance · verve · pep · vim · brio · sparkle · effervescence · sprightliness
rejuvenation
Restoration of youthful vigor
- restorationReturning something to condition
- revivalReturn after decline
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
regeneration · refreshment · revivification · rebirth · renaissance · rekindling · reawakening · reinvigoration · replenishment · recovery
uplift
Raise emotionally or physically
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- joyIntense positive emotion
delight · cheerfulness · merriment · gaiety · enthusiasm · brightening · boost · lightening · gladness · cheer
revitalize
Restore strength and vitality
- invigorateTo fill with energy
- energizeSupply with vitality
- stimulateProvoke into activity
animate · quicken · galvanize · vivify · spark · ignite · awaken · arouse · activate · electrify
- renewalrenewal, reinvigoration, restart, reboot, fresh start
enlivenmentdeadening
Lessening intensity or sensitivity
dulling · devitalization · enervation · exhaustion · draining
enlivenmentdampening
Reducing or wetting slightly
suppression · subduing · depression · gloom · oppression
live, life, lively, alive, living, lifeless, livelihood, enliven, enlivening