livened

Made more spirited

Livened is the past tense of liven, meaning to make or become more animated, interesting, or energetic.

Almost always appears with up: The band livened up the party, Things livened up once the drinks started flowing.

Without up, the word sounds old-fashioned or literary.

invigorated

refreshed

Restored to vigor

recharged · stimulated · awakened · roused · galvanized · quickened · fortified · revived · perked · boosted

atmosphere

brightened

Made more luminous

animated · electrified · spiced · jazzed · warmed · transformed · elevated · improved · enriched · sparked

emotional

thrilled

Overjoyed beyond measure

delighted · overjoyed · ecstatic · jubilant · euphoric · giddy · buoyant · joyful · gleeful · upbeat

energized

vitality

Capacity for spirited existence

  • vigorActive physical strength
  • pepLively vigor
  • oomphInformal term for vigor

zest · spark · dynamism · verve · vim · brio · pizzazz · elan · spunk · get-up-and-go

party

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

room · crowd · dance floor · festivities · event · occasion · proceedings · entertainment · reception · soiree

Opposites
energy and animation

liveneddeadened

Made less intense

dulled · dampened · subdued · flattened · depressed

interest and engagement

livenedbored

Lacking interest or engagement

wearied · tired · fatigued · deadened · dulled

Phrases
Family

enliven, liven, enlivening, enlivened, enlivens, aliveness, livens, enlivenment, livening

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