invigorating

in·vig·or·ate

 (ĭn-vĭg′ə-rāt′)

tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates

To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" (D.H. Lawrence).


[Possibly obsolete invigor (from French envigorer, from Old French envigourer : en-, in; see in-2 + vigour, vigor; see vigor) + -ate.]


in·vig′or·at′ing·ly adv.

in·vig′or·a′tion n.

in·vig′or·a′tor n.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.1.invigorating - imparting strength and vitality; "the invigorating mountain air"

stimulating - rousing or quickening activity or the senses; "a stimulating discussion"

debilitating - impairing the strength and vitality

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invigorating

adjective refreshing, stimulating, bracing, fresh, tonic, uplifting, exhilarating, rejuvenating, energizing, healthful, restorative, salubrious, rejuvenative the bright sun and invigorating northern air

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invigorating

adjective

Producing or stimulating physical, mental, or emotional vigor:

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Translations

مُنَشِّط، مُنْعِش

posilující

forfriskende

elvyttävävirkistävä

éltetõ

hressandi, endurnærandi

canlandırırcı

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invigorating

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invigorating

[ɪnˈvɪgəˌreɪtɪŋ] adj (exercise, walk, air, breeze) → tonificante

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invigorate

(inˈvigəreit) verb

to strengthen or refresh. The shower invigorated her.

inˈvigorating adjective

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