life-giving

adjective

life-giv·​ing ˈlīf-ˌgi-viŋ How to pronounce life-giving (audio)
: giving or having power to give life and spirit : invigorating

Examples of life-giving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The abundance of sunlight is often seen as a metaphor for spiritual illumination and consciousness, prompting celebrations that honor the vitality and life-giving energy of the sun, according to Spirituality and Health. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2024 Caffeine for you, play time for your kid: 9 L.A. playgrounds near life-giving coffee shops. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024 The life-giving Sun and mental Mercury are connecting in your 2nd House of Salary, making this the perfect time to go over your finances with extra care and ensure that everything meets your standards. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024 The spa is based on ancient ideas about the Mossman River as a life-giving force—reinforcing the sense that a deep connection to nature is everything here. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for life-giving 

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Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life-giving was in 1550

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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-giving. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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