VITALIZING Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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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

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Adjective

The shoes were a refreshing change of pace for Coon, who’s been seen in classy but less-than-colorful footwear as of late.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Manners are important, and seeing someone with good manners is refreshing.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of refreshing

Verb

Peptide enthusiasts also tout laboratory studies, such as a particular peptide stimulating blood vessel growth.

— Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
In part that’s because voters see federal investment as creating local jobs and stimulating economic growth.

— Kayla Morton, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stimulating

Adjective

The following day, restorative massages in the hotel’s spa, Umari, were followed with relaxing strolls through the enchanting walled city.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
And even for those who are just ordinarily stressed, being around horses can be calming and restorative — part of a somatic healing approach, which focuses on how the body holds on to emotions.

— Ondine Cohane, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of restorative

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