liven

Add some zing

To liven is to make something more lively, energetic, or interesting.

Almost always paired with up: Let's liven up this party, A few plants would liven up the room.

Without an object, liven up means to become more animated: The crowd livened up when the band started playing.

energize

invigorate

To fill with energy

awaken · electrify · rejuvenate · boost · stir · activate · arouse · empower · intensify · recharge

atmosphere

brighten

Increase luminosity or cheer

cheer · enhance · transform · elevate · improve · refresh · charge · ignite · infuse · inject

vivacity

zest

Keen enjoyment or peel

sparkle · verve · enthusiasm · buoyancy · brio · elan · dynamism · pep · vim · spiritedness

party

entertainment

Agreeable diversion of attention

  • musicOrganized auditory art
  • dancingRhythmic bodily motion
  • gamesOrganized competitive activities

conversation · laughter · guests · festivities · celebration · mingling · DJ · playlist · drinks · icebreakers

Opposites
energy and vitality

livendeaden

Diminish force or sensation

enervate · depress · sap · drain · dampen

emotional spirit and mood

livendishearten

Cause to lose hope

discourage · demoralize · dispirit · deflate · dampen

interest and engagement

livendull

Lacking edge or interest

bore · deaden · stultify · numb · flatten

Phrases
Family

live, lively, alive, living, livelihood, enliven, outlive, livable, relive

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G