life-giving
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
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
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
But those planets are far away from our life-giving Sun.
From BBC ● 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
It was the hardest thing Salva had ever done, taking only tiny sips when his body cried out for huge gulps of thirst-quenching, life-giving water.
From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park
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