Word
reviving
Phoneticsre·viv·ing
US/ɹiˈvaɪvɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪvˈaɪvɪŋ/
Definition
adj. giving new life, energy, or strength to something. You use this to describe things that make you feel fresh and awake again.
adj. restoring to life, consciousness, or vigor; providing a renewed sense of energy or interest. Often used as a participial adjective to describe substances, experiences, or trends.
Examples
“A cold glass of water is very reviving on a hot day.”
“The spa offers a reviving treatment designed to help travelers recover from the exhaustion of long-distance flights.”
“The city is seeing a reviving interest in traditional crafts, as a younger generation seeks to reconnect with historical techniques that were nearly lost to industrialization.”
Examples
simple
“A cold glass of water is very reviving on a hot day.”
contextual
“The spa offers a reviving treatment designed to help travelers recover from the exhaustion of long-distance flights.”
complex
“The city is seeing a reviving interest in traditional crafts, as a younger generation seeks to reconnect with historical techniques that were nearly lost to industrialization.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'feel', or precedes a noun as a modifier.
Real-World Examples
“Young musicians sought out rural masters, recording and learning directly from them, while also reviving the tradition of village dances.” “The project’s broader goal isn’t restoring the desert lake but reviving a culture.” Scan code
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