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enlivened

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Enliven \En*liv"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enlivened}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Enlivening}.] [Pref. en- + liven.].
   1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or
      active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a
      fire.

            Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move.
                                                  --Cowley.

   2. To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or
      cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a
      company; enlivening strains of music.

   Syn: To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort;
        exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.

Source : WordNet®

enlivened
     adj 1: made sprightly or cheerful [ant: {unenlivened}]
     2: made lively or spirited; "a meal enlivened by the music"; "a
        spirited debate" [syn: {spirited}]
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