Enlivened

/ɪnˈlɪvənd/ adjective

Definition

Made more lively, animated, or interesting; filled with energy or excitement.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'enliven,' describing the state of something that has received added energy or liveliness.

Kelly Says

When you use 'enlivened' to describe a person or their face, you're describing a visible transformation—an 'enlivened expression' suggests someone's whole face came alive with excitement or interest, which is why novelists love this word when describing character moments.

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