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enlivening

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en·liv·en  (n-lvn)
tr.v. en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens
To make lively or spirited; animate.
en·liven·er n.
en·liven·ment n.
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Adj.1.enlivening - giving spirit and vivacity
animating
invigorating - imparting strength and vitality; "the invigorating mountain air"
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