resurgent

American  

[ri-sur-juhnt] / rɪˈsɜr dʒənt /

adjective

1. rising or tending to rise again; reviving; renascent.

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resurgent British  

/ rɪˈsɜːdʒənt /

adjective

1. rising again, as to new life, vigour, etc

   resurgent nationalism

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Other Word Forms

• resurgence
  noun

Etymology

Origin of resurgent

First recorded in 1760–70, resurgent is from the Latin word resurgent- (stem of resurgēns, present participle of resurgere ); see resurge, -ent

Explanation

Something resurgent comes back to life or is reinvigorated. An old song's popularity might be resurgent after it's featured on the soundtrack of a popular new movie. When things fall out of favor or stop being active and then experience a burst of energy or interest, they're resurgent. After a period of very conservative political control, resurgent liberal beliefs could lead to a progressive president being elected. And if people get bored with new technology and gadgets, there may be a resurgent interest in hardcover books and Polaroid cameras. In Latin, resurgere means "rise again."

Example Sentences

Resurgent Giants will make this interesting against a tough Dallas defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Resurgent risk appetite among some investors has also fuelled rallies in the shares of so-called meme stocks since the start of this year, though many analysts are sceptical the recent moves will last.

From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2023

Resurgent peregrine falcons menace endangered California least terns and Western snowy plovers that take refuge at naval bases near San Diego.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2022

Resurgent North Carolina improved to 21-5 and 11-5 in the ACC.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

Resurgent desires from he knew not what subconscious catacombs, wriggled and struggled furiously within him.

From Witch-Doctors by Beadle, Charles

Related Words

• revived