liven up
Third Person
livens up
Present Participle
livening up
Past Tense
livened up
Past Participle
livened up
1
to add energy or excitement to a situation
- The DJ played upbeat music to liven the party up, transforming the atmosphere from subdued to vibrant.
- The individual added a splash of color to their wardrobe and adopted a more outgoing personality to liven up their social life.
- The party was a bit slow, so the host decided to liven things up by playing some upbeat music.
- The speaker used humor and anecdotes to liven up their presentation, keeping the audience engaged and entertained.
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to become more cheerful and vibrant
- A walk in the park will surely liven up your mood.
- My spirit livened up when I finally heard from my friend.
- The audience's energy level livened up as the comedian began his routine, their laughter filling the theater.
- The tired office worker livened up after getting a cup of coffee.
- The sad child’s face livened up when she saw the clown.