livening

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈlī-vən\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈlī-vən\

Definition of livening word

noun livening Present participle of liven. 1

Just one definition for livening

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Parts of speech for Livening

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Livening

livening popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for livening

verb livening

energize — Give vitality and enthusiasm to.
energise — Alternative form of energize.
enliven — Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
exalt — Hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.
excite — Cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in (someone).

All 62 Synonyms of livening

Antonyms for livening

verb livening

bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
tyre — to furnish with tires.
tire — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.

All 33 Antonyms of livening

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