livening
- present participle of liven.
Example Sentences
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On her visits, Bonda noticed that the bare cinderblock wall along the patio could use some livening up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
Cuts to the president, tucked away in his secure box, provided a few jump scares throughout the night, sometimes even livening up the moment.
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2025
But it is certainly livening up what had threatened to be a predictable affair.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2024
The Motet’s music has been livening up dance floors for over two decades, with songs that are unrelenting in their pursuit to make listeners move.
From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2022
He stared into the livening fire, and tried to stop himself crying.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
