as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
an invigorating breeze made our afternoon sail all the more enjoyable
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of invigorating
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
With surprises aplenty — and a final scene that ranks among Broadway’s most invigorating send-offs of the 21st century — John Proctor is the Villain cast a spell that resonates months after its too-early September 7 closing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Whether Goldstein is tracking down the victims of a bank robbery from more than 30 years ago or figuring out why a homecoming queen lost her title at the last minute, Heavyweight is both pleasantly familiar and invigorating; the two-year period away has only reaffirmed it as a standout listen.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Our destination was a small fishing village, Mamanguá, where Smyth led a steep, invigorating hike through dense forest that ended atop the region’s highest point, the nearly 1,400-foot Sugarloaf Peak.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
And that was so invigorating, to work with such pros.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The optimism and creativity in London in the macro-climate is impressive and invigorating.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In 1979, Birkin began an affair with the filmmaker Jacques Doillon, who was thirty-five to her thirty-two—an invigorating change from Gainsbourg, eighteen years her senior.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
That said, there are far less invigorating ways to watch a good movie go off the rails than to put yourself in the hand of Schnabel.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Social Syndicate co-founder Brendan Huffman views the restaurant as not only a new destination tailored for Coronado locals, but also a catalyst for invigorating the northern part of the island, which hasn’t attracted the kind of attention that the southern end has received.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Its vegan formula is enriched with creamy shea butter and refreshing verbena leaf extract (that also happens to be 100 percent organic) for an invigorating shower experience that whisks you away to the lush countryside of Provence.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Energized scent is an invigorating blend of eucalyptus, mint, and citrus, while the Renew scent has notes of lemongrass, citrus, and musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Guerlain skincare and makeup have long been a favorite of mine—not to mention their invigorating Allegoria fragrance collection—and the spa is filled with them.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
What’s clear is that the practice triggers a cascade of physiological changes that can feel invigorating—and for some, therapeutic.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
That’s the bitter epigraph that opens this invigorating first episode of Death by Lightning, and one important aspect of the book on which this miniseries is based, Candice Millard’s Destiny of the Republic, is that the 20th president didn’t deserve to be forgotten.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, a state-of-the-art wellness center featuring five private massage rooms, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and an invigorating ice cascade serves as a sanctuary of relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
With Venus hyping up Mars in your invigorating 10th house, there’s no doubt that eyes are on you.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
With surprises aplenty — and a final scene that ranks among Broadway’s most invigorating send-offs of the 21st century — John Proctor is the Villain cast a spell that resonates months after its too-early September 7 closing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025
Whether Goldstein is tracking down the victims of a bank robbery from more than 30 years ago or figuring out why a homecoming queen lost her title at the last minute, Heavyweight is both pleasantly familiar and invigorating; the two-year period away has only reaffirmed it as a standout listen.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Our destination was a small fishing village, Mamanguá, where Smyth led a steep, invigorating hike through dense forest that ended atop the region’s highest point, the nearly 1,400-foot Sugarloaf Peak.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
And that was so invigorating, to work with such pros.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
The optimism and creativity in London in the macro-climate is impressive and invigorating.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
In 1979, Birkin began an affair with the filmmaker Jacques Doillon, who was thirty-five to her thirty-two—an invigorating change from Gainsbourg, eighteen years her senior.
—Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
That said, there are far less invigorating ways to watch a good movie go off the rails than to put yourself in the hand of Schnabel.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
These blends typically feature invigorating notes like eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, cypress, and cardamom to help sharpen focus and wake up the senses.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Social Syndicate co-founder Brendan Huffman views the restaurant as not only a new destination tailored for Coronado locals, but also a catalyst for invigorating the northern part of the island, which hasn’t attracted the kind of attention that the southern end has received.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Its vegan formula is enriched with creamy shea butter and refreshing verbena leaf extract (that also happens to be 100 percent organic) for an invigorating shower experience that whisks you away to the lush countryside of Provence.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The Energized scent is an invigorating blend of eucalyptus, mint, and citrus, while the Renew scent has notes of lemongrass, citrus, and musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Guerlain skincare and makeup have long been a favorite of mine—not to mention their invigorating Allegoria fragrance collection—and the spa is filled with them.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
What’s clear is that the practice triggers a cascade of physiological changes that can feel invigorating—and for some, therapeutic.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Nov. 2025
That’s the bitter epigraph that opens this invigorating first episode of Death by Lightning, and one important aspect of the book on which this miniseries is based, Candice Millard’s Destiny of the Republic, is that the 20th president didn’t deserve to be forgotten.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, a state-of-the-art wellness center featuring five private massage rooms, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and an invigorating ice cascade serves as a sanctuary of relaxation.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorating
Adjective
-
After spraying just one time, the standout aspect of this product was without a doubt its distinct, refreshing smell.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
-
With its welcoming small-town charm, strong sense of community, and sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada, the destination is wine country with a refreshing twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Instead of stimulating the brain, alcohol slows it down and loosens inhibitions.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
-
So to ensure that everyone is working in harmony, the exec is revamping the usual chain of command; Colgate’s top leaders are hearing out entry-level staffers, stimulating the flow of ideas between ranks and generations to generate the best possible outcome.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Invigorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorating. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share