enlivened 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of enlivenednext
as in revived

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enlivened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of enliven
as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to in most instances it's a good idea to enliven a speech with a joke or two

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  1. exhilarated
  2. animated
  3. reborn
Adjective
  • Walking into that pitch-black space, not seeing anything while having my eyes wide open exhilarated and frightened me.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike his exhilarated mother, Titus reacted neutrally.
    Jenna Russell, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
Definition of exhilarated
Adjective
  • Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this stage musical is bedecked for the holidays.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Moana 2 splashed into theaters on Nov. 27, and viewers are already eager to know when the animated prequel will be available on Disney+.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • Pluralism and equality were born and reborn in those two revolutions, which took place a century apart.
    David W. Blight, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020
  • In recent years, it has been restored and reborn into Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of reborn
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