Revitalizingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. Injecting freshness and energy into an experience in a transformative manner
2. Contributing to a renewal of spirit and enthusiasm through an uplifting approach
3. In a manner that brings new life and vigor to something that has grown dull or tired

Etymology: "Revitalizingly" is a plain formation: the adjective "revitalizing" with the adverbial suffix "-ly" added to it. The adjective is built from "revitalize," which combines the prefix "re-" (again) with "vitalize," meaning to give life or energy to something. "Vitalize" comes from "vital," which traces back through Medieval Latin "vitalis" to Latin "vita," life. "Vitalize" itself is an English verb from the 1600s, while "revitalize" appears later, in the 1800s, and the "-ing" and "-ly" endings are ordinary English machinery applied to it. The adverb is therefore a transparent chain of parts, each of which can be traced in English without surprises. Its meaning follows directly from the parts: something done in a way that restores life or energy.

Synonyms: invigoratingly, refreshingly