Enlivenments

/ɪnˈlɪvənmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of enlivenment; multiple acts or instances of enlivening or making more lively.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'enlivenment' formed by adding '-s,' used when discussing multiple instances of the enlivening process or multiple things that enliven.

Kelly Says

You'd rarely see this word in modern English, but in Victorian literature you might find references to 'the enlivenments of society' or 'various enlivenments of the evening,' referring to different things that made an event more exciting and enjoyable.

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