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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The erosion of medical care’s fundamental nature as life-giving, hence the American Medical Association’s continued opposition to the practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

There were folks in the audience who didn’t think that was anything to laugh at; the unmistakably sour expression on James Burrows’ face as Rogen skipped to the stage was life-giving.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Morsels of patience and generosity become life-giving sustenance, even if we cathartically prefer the scenes where strangers fire back at Pansy with both barrels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

There when they arrived everything was delightful, soft green meadows, lovely groves, a delicious life-giving air, sunlight that glowed softly purple, an abode of peace and blessedness.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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