livener
Perk-me-up drink
A livener is something that enlivens—adds energy, spirit, or vitality.
The word most often describes a stimulating drink, especially an alcoholic one taken to shake off sluggishness: I could use a livener before the party.
It can also refer to anything that perks up a dull situation: The band was a real livener for the reception.
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- energy drinkStimulant beverage with caffeine
pick-me-up · tonic · cordial · guarana · ginseng · yerba mate · matcha · theobromine
Startling piece of information
- wake-up callJolt into awareness
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- boostUpward push or increase
- shot in the armRevitalizing boost or injection
stimulus · spur · catalyst · impetus · inspiration · galvanizer · energizer · activator
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
energy drink · pick-me-up · tonic · cordial · guarana · ginseng · yerba mate · matcha · theobromine · shot
eye-opener
Startling piece of information
- wake-up callJolt into awareness
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- boostUpward push or increase
shot in the arm · stimulus · spur · catalyst · impetus · inspiration · galvanizer · energizer · activator · rouser
zest
Keen enjoyment or peel
verve · animation · vivacity · effervescence · buoyancy · oomph · brio · elan · spirit · spunk
cocktail
Mixed alcoholic beverage
- aperitifPre-meal alcoholic beverage
- nightcapPre-sleep alcoholic drink
- tippleAlcoholic beverage, or imbibe
nip · snifter · dram · tot · sharpener · sundowner · happy hour · mixer · refreshment · libation
livenersedative
Drug promoting calm
depressant · downer · tranquilizer · soporific · sleeping pill
livenerdampener
Thing that reduces force
wet blanket · killjoy · buzzkill · downer · party pooper
- liven upMake more exciting
enliven, liven, enlivening, enlivened, livened, livens, livening