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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But it’s presented here with invigorating flourishes that encircle the story within specific moments in time, while also granting it a stirring dramatic transcendence.
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Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
According to a Chef Rotanak Ros The Cambodian celeb chef known as Chef Nak shares her recipe for an invigorating weekend in the cradle of Khmer cuisine.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The Chanel dinner brings fashion, film and art together in an invigorating way.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Ahead, explore 20 green nail ideas for spring that feel fresh and invigorating.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
But it’s presented here with invigorating flourishes that encircle the story within specific moments in time, while also granting it a stirring dramatic transcendence.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Distilling the essence of a 300-page book into a few pithy phrases is an invigorating activity for creative writing students of all ages.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Invigorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invigorating. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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