vivific

/vaɪˈvɪfɪk/ or /vaɪˈvɪfɪk/ (UK), /vaɪˈvɪfɪk/ (US)

Definitions

1. verb

to give or confer life or vitality upon

“The sunlight vivifies the plants, making them grow rapidly.”

2. noun

the quality of giving life or vitality

“The artist’s work was imbued with a sense of vivific beauty.”

Synonyms

  • animate
  • enliven
  • revitalize

Antonyms

  • extinguish
  • kill