rejuvenescence
noun
re·ju·ve·nes·cence ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sən(t)s 
ˌrē-
: a renewal of youthfulness or vigor : rejuvenation
rejuvenescent
ri-ˌjü-və-ˈne-sᵊnt
adjective ˌrē-
Synonyms
- reanimation
- rebirth
- regeneration
- rejuvenation
- renewal
- resurgence
- resurrection
- resuscitation
- revitalization
- revival
- revivification
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Example Sentences
the newly discovered oil deposits have led to a rejuvenescence of the nation's economy
Word History
Etymology
Medieval Latin rejuvenescere to become young again, from Latin re- + juvenescere to become young, from juvenis
First Known Use
circa 1631, in the meaning defined above
rejuvenescent
adjective
as in rejuvenating
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rejuvenating
- refreshing
- salutiferous
- rehabilitative
- remedial
- recuperative
- curative
- healthy
- healthful
- medicinal
- restorative
- corrective
- useful
- alleviative
- salubrious
- tonic
- wholesome
- salutary
- advantageous
- clean
- sanitary
- antiseptic
- hygienic
- good
- nutritional
- nourishing
- sanative
- nutritious
- aseptic
- nontoxic
- nonpoisonous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- damaging
- harmful
- toxic
- unhealthy
- infectious
- pernicious
- deleterious
- noxious
- sickening
- unwholesome
- injurious
- poisonous
- unhealthful
- insalubrious
- unsanitary
- insanitary
- unhygienic