# invigorating

/ˌɪnˈvɪɡɝˌeɪtɪŋ/ (US) · /ɪnvˈɪɡəɹˌeɪtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/invigorating
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

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

## Examples

- A cold swim in the lake is very invigorating.
- After a long week in the office, a morning walk in the mountains felt incredibly invigorating.
- 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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