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 is fueling rallies in the shares of so-called meme stocks after a crushing year for equities.

From Reuters • Jan. 13, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

Resurgent virus outbreaks have forced many to cancel their plans as China pursues a zero-Covid strategy, enforcing strict measures.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022

Resurgent at his lifted voice and hand Pale in the light of war or treacherous fate Song bade before him all their shadows stand For whom his will unbarred their funeral grate.

From Studies in Song by Swinburne, Algernon Charles

Related Words

• revived