He livened up scenes with ad-libbed dialogue and wisecracks, which became his trademark. During cross-examination by Roddy, Price livened her testimony with wisecracks that brought roars of laughter. Fine livened scenes up with improvised remarks or ridiculous actions. All her work was livened by a dry, dark sense of humour. It's brutal, hard-edged, and unflinching, but it's also livened by a distinct streak of optimism. The building is today livened up by an event venue and can be visited. I livened it up by putting a few jokes in. As the concert went on, things livened up.