NYT Dictionary

ENLIVENING

/ɛnlˈaɪvʌnɪŋ/
VerbNounen-LIVEN-ingen-liven-ing · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of enliven

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inspireanimateinvigorateenlivenexaltlivenanimatinganimationbracingcheerful

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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