spice up

VERB

enliven

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate brighten buoy entertain galvanize invigorate jazz up juice up recreate rejuvenate spice stimulate

STRONG

cheer divert excite exhilarate fire gladden hearten inspirit quicken refresh renew restore rouse spark vivify

WEAK

brace up buck up cheer up fire up give a lift give life to let sunshine in pep up perk up pick up put pep into snap out of it vivificate wake up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore depress discourage dull kill

STRONG

bring down calm damage dishearten halt stop upset

WEAK

enervate exhaust fatigue subdue tire

Example Sentences

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Jade, Faye’s assistant, has invited a rival author, Abby Schuss, to spice up a real-life plot that Jade can use in a novel she’s secretly planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

I had to spice up the salsa with drizzles of Tabasco.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Foreign flavor can be the thing to spice up any portfolio, but don’t ignore the virtues of home comforts.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

To spice up your dry Moscow Mule, try combining ginger beer and lime juice with a non-alcoholic sparkling cider.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

I try to spice up their lives by ordering an overly elaborate drink involving half shots, milks of varying fat content, and caramel, as well as vanilla syrup.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

spice up

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