invigorating
adjective
in·vig·o·rat·ing
in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrā-tiŋ 
: having an enlivening or stimulating effect
an invigorating climate
… after the most invigorating full-body massage and facial of my life, I truly expected someone to start feeding me grapes.—
Ken Beaulieu
Ken BeaulieuThe journalists had a choppy ride in the invigorating morning air.—Stephen Coonts
Stephen CoontsThe word tiramisù means "pick me up," a reference to the invigorating qualities of the dish's espresso, sugar, and alcohol.—Dawn Yanagihara
Dawn Yanagihara
invigoratingly
adverb
invigoratingly cool temperatures
an invigoratingly fresh outlook
Examples of invigorating in a Sentence
an invigorating breeze made our afternoon sail all the more enjoyable
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This peel removed some surface skin and targeted more stubborn areas, such as our heels, for a more invigorating chemical exfoliation.
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—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
Users delight in the invigorating and refreshing sensation that accompanies each intake, thanks to the delightful mint flavor that amplifies overall satisfaction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2023
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Draining the swamp never sounded so invigorating.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
On both of us, the product lathered up wonderfully and had an invigorating tingling sensation, likely thanks to the line's new PhytoFerment innovation.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Their part of the set was the most invigorating of the night, with fans rapping every word to bona fide classics while eagerly awaiting the next guest.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2025
When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
This peel removed some surface skin and targeted more stubborn areas, such as our heels, for a more invigorating chemical exfoliation.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Marking its 40th anniversary, LFW upheld its reputation as a global hub of the most invigorating fresh talent.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
Users delight in the invigorating and refreshing sensation that accompanies each intake, thanks to the delightful mint flavor that amplifies overall satisfaction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2023
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“Invigorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invigorating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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