enliven
verb (used with object)
to make vigorous or active; invigorate.
was enlivening
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past progressiveof enliven.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Stevens observed that talking about aging was enlivening.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2019
It gave easy access to instruments for kids, and it was enlivening to watch them light up once they gravitated toward a favorite one and played it with others.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2015
During one crucial test, the lab suddenly rocked with laughter: Randi was enlivening things with magic tricks.
From Time Magazine Archive
I was living among friends who were all very hard at work, and the very contrast of my freedom with their servitude was enlivening.
From Escape, and Other Essays by Arthur Christopher Benson
A British band was enlivening the interlude with musical comedy airs.
From Far to Seek A Romance of England and India by Maud Diver
