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life-giving

American  
[lahyf-giv-ing] / ˈlaɪfˌgɪv ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. 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

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

The weekends were for men “hungry for deep, life-giving relationships.”

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

Slowly the life-giving star arose until it was round and burning red in the sky.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

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