life-giving

American

[lahyf-giv-ing] / ˈlaɪfˌgɪv ɪŋ /

adjective

imparting, or having the ability to impart, life or vitality; invigorating; vitalizing.

life-giving love and praise.

Other Word Forms

life-giver noun

Etymology

Origin of life-giving

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

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As enriching and life-giving as such programs can be, I fear that our youngsters are being exposed to a limited vision of what it means to be Catholic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

But those planets are far away from our life-giving Sun.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

She’s a natural with the animals, though, her presence as calming to them as theirs is life-giving to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Following their lead, shedding the last of my winter sluggishness and enjoying the life-giving pleasantness of our spring weather this year, I too am energized, moving faster, awake and inspired.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

Practices and games were downright life-giving because they were my one reminder of my former life.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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