v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Enlivened p. pr. & vb. n. Enlivening ] [ Pref. en- + liven. ]. 1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a fire. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a company; enlivening strains of music.
[いきる, ikiru](v1, vi) (1) to live; to exist; (2) to make a living; to subsist; (3) to be in effect; to be in use; to function; (4) to come to life; to be enlivened; (5) to be safe (in baseball, go, etc.); (P)#5092[Add to Longdo]