enliveningly
|en-liv-en-ing-ly|
/ɪnˈlaɪvən/
(enliven)
make lively
Etymology
'enliven' originates from Old French/Norman prefix 'en-' combined with Middle English 'liven' (from Old English 'līf'/'libban'), where 'en-' meant 'in/into; causative' and 'live/liven' meant 'be alive' or 'living'.
'enliven' developed as the verb formed by adding the prefix 'en-' to Middle English 'liven' (itself from Old English 'libban'/'līf'), and evolved into modern English 'enliven'. The adverb 'enliveningly' is formed by adding the adjective-forming '-ing' and adverbial '-ly' to the verb.
Initially it meant 'to make alive' or 'to restore to life' in a more literal sense; over time it broadened to mean 'to make more lively, interesting, or spirited', which is its common modern sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make (something) more lively, interesting, or cheerful
A splash of lemon juice enlivened the sauce.
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Adjective 1
making something more lively or interesting (a transformation of the base form 'enliven')
Her enlivening presence lifted the mood of the room.
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Adverb 1
in a way that makes something more lively or interesting (adverbial form of 'enliven')
He spoke enliveningly about his travels, keeping the audience engaged.
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