adjective

invigorating

in-VIG-uh-ray-ting/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/

Making someone feel refreshed and full of energy

She enjoys an invigorating walk in the cool breeze.

Woman emerges refreshed from brisk walk in cool breeze, bright posture and moving scarf, sparse outdoor plants.

Etymology

inEnglishin, into

+vigorEnglishstrength, energy

+atEnglishmake, cause

+ingEnglishpresent-participle ending

Built around vigor, the verb expresses giving strength or energy to someone. Its participial adjective describes whatever produces that effect, making a person feel refreshed or more energetic.

In context

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The fresh pure air blew down the hills cooler and more invigorating even than the seab breeze.

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More examples

She found the cool morning air invigorating.
An invigorating discussion renewed his interest.
The swim provided an invigorating start to the day.

Forms

invigorating · more invigorating · most invigorating

invigorate verb — give energy or vitality

Similar words

refreshing: Refreshing renews comfort or interest; invigorating particularly increases energy and vitality.
stimulating: Stimulating arouses interest or activity; invigorating suggests feeling stronger and more energetic.