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reborn

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹiˈbɔɹn// UK //ɹɪbˈɔːn// re·born

adj. feeling like a completely new person with a fresh start in life. You use this when someone changes their beliefs or lifestyle in a very deep way.

adj. having undergone a spiritual or emotional transformation; experiencing a renewed sense of purpose or identity. Often used predicatively after 'feel' or 'be'.


SIMPLE

After his long holiday, he felt reborn and full of energy.

CONTEXTUAL

The former athlete felt reborn as a coach, finding a new passion for teaching the next generation.

COMPLEX

Many religious traditions describe the convert as being reborn, symbolizing the total shedding of their previous secular identity in favor of a life dedicated to faith.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + born.

Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'feel' or 'seem'; frequently used in religious or spiritual contexts.

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