enervative

/ɛnˈvɛr.ɪ.vɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to exhaust or deprive of energy

“The enervative effects of the heat wave made the outdoors unbearable.”

2. noun

a thing that is enervative

“The enervative pollution of the river had a devastating impact on the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • debilitating
  • exhaustive

Antonyms

  • energizing
  • revitalizing