life-giving
adjective
life-giv·ing
ˈlīf-ˌgi-viŋ 
: giving or having power to give life and spirit : invigorating
Examples of life-giving in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, supporters of public television hope that Ross’ scenic paintings and egalitarian approach to art will bring life-giving funds to local programming.
—
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
So far this year, artists have painted murals that include two of the city's basketball icons and sculpted a shining celebration of water's life-giving properties.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
After a lifetime of holding the life-giving truths in his throat, Jake’s fuse is too old and weathered to trigger an explosive confession.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
If the experience of illness is inevitably one of sapping solipsism, caretaking is its life-giving corollary.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for life-giving
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
So far this year, artists have painted murals that include two of the city's basketball icons and sculpted a shining celebration of water's life-giving properties.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
After a lifetime of holding the life-giving truths in his throat, Jake’s fuse is too old and weathered to trigger an explosive confession.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
If the experience of illness is inevitably one of sapping solipsism, caretaking is its life-giving corollary.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for life-giving
Cite this Entry
“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-giving. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share