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invigorating

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈvɪɡɝˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //ɪnvˈɪɡəɹˌeɪtɪŋ// in·vig·o·rat·ing

v. making you feel more energetic, fresh, and full of life. You use this to describe things like a cold swim or a long walk in the fresh air.

v. restoring or increasing physical or mental energy and freshness. Often used to describe environmental stimuli or physical activities that refresh the senses.


SIMPLE

A cold swim in the lake is very invigorating.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long week in the office, a morning walk in the mountains felt incredibly invigorating.

COMPLEX

The crisp mountain air and the rhythmic sound of the waves provided an invigorating contrast to the stagnant atmosphere of the city.

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