vivifying
|viv-i-fy-ing|
/ˈvɪvɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/
(vivify)
able to be given life
Etymology
'vivify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vivificare,' where 'vivus' meant 'alive' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.
'vivify' changed from Latin 'vivificare' into Late Latin/Old French forms (e.g. 'vivifier'), and was adopted into English as 'vivify' (modern form) meaning to make alive or enliven.
Initially, it meant 'to make alive' in a literal sense, but over time it broadened to the figurative sense of 'to enliven, invigorate, or give spirit to.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle form of 'vivify'.
The artist's bold colors were vivifying the otherwise dull mural.
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Adjective 1
making lively or more alive; enlivening; invigorating.
A vivifying breeze swept through the courtyard after the long, hot afternoon.
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Last updated: 2025/09/15 01:55