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
  • If Menorca were instead described as a refreshing gazpacho, this 18th-century rural estate converted into a luxury hotel would be the perfectly satisfying last spoonful.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • Later in life, tretinoin is equally sought after for its ability to improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and discoloration by stimulating skin-cell turnover.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Learning new skills, playing word games and having stimulating hobbies like reading or puzzles keeps the mind sharp.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • Insider tip Book the signature ritual at the spa for 110 minutes of deeply restorative me time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Those rooms are done in calm, restorative colors and have contemporary variations on mid-century modern furnishings.
    — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of restorative

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