vivify — to give life to something; to make something more lively, interesting, or striking
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give life to something; to make something more lively, interesting, or striking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪvɪˌfaɪ/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's jokes vivified the otherwise dull corporate meeting.
- She used colorful metaphors to vivify her presentation about financial reports.
- The director's creative vision vivified the classic play for modern audiences.
vivify
VERB[/ˈvɪvɪˌfaɪ/]
to give life to something; to make something more lively, interesting, or striking

an enthusiastic art teacher adds bright splashes of paint to a student's gray and lifeless canvas. Her animated gestures and colorful brush strokes transform the dull painting into something brilliant and alive. The previously monotone artwork bursts with reds, yellows, and blues as flowers and butterflies appear. What was once flat and boring becomes three-dimensional and full of movement. Students nearby watch with excitement as their own paintings come to life under the teacher's guidance. Their faces light up as they see their artwork becoming more vivid and striking. how someone can vivify art by giving it life, energy, and striking visual appeal
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vivificare, combining vivus meaning 'alive' and facere meaning 'to make.' The word literally means 'to make alive' or bring something to life.
Breakdown
viv- (alive/living) + -ify (to make/cause to become)
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📝Examples
“The comedian's jokes vivified the otherwise dull corporate meeting.”
“She used colorful metaphors to vivify her presentation about financial reports.”
“The director's creative vision vivified the classic play for modern audiences.”
“His passionate storytelling vivified even the most mundane office gossip.”
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