vitalizing 1 of 2

adjective

as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind a vitalizing steam bath

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vitalizing

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verb

present participle of vitalize
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to a hearty lunch and a long nap afterwards vitalized him again

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Recent Examples of vitalizing
Verb
Mense, who played under Vitello at Missouri, is tasked with vitalizing an offense that ranked 17th in runs and 22nd in OPS last season. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vitalizing
  1. refreshing
  2. stimulating
  3. restorative
Adjective
  • McBride’s work as an author and actor injects something refreshing into the discussion.
    — T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Simply squeeze, stir with ice water and sip for a refreshing drink with natural caffeine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • Beyond health, direct cash support boosts local economies by creating jobs and stimulating spending.
    — Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Selectively stimulating its left and right sides allowed straight swimming, left and right turns, circles and U-turns.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • Massages can be arranged on your private terrace, and the breeze really adds a flair to what is already a restorative experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The potential for conflict bursts into the open at a seaside home that has been in Ye-ji’s husband’s family for years, where the group has decamped for a supposedly restorative holiday.
    — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of restorative

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