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vivifying

verb

Form of vivify , present participle of vivify.

Simple meaning

Give new life or energy to.

Pronunciation

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vivuhfying

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈvɪvəfaɪɪŋ

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Definition

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verb

  1. present participle of vivify

    Give new life or energy to

  2. present participle of vivify

    To bring to life; to enliven.

  3. present participle of vivify

    To impart vitality to.

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This meaning: Give new life or energy to

Used this way, vivifying is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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