reborn
Definition
Adjective 1. Having undergone a profound spiritual renewal or conversion; born again. * This describes a person who has experienced a significant, life-changing revival of religious faith or spiritual commitment, often characterized by a sense of new purpose and identity.
Usage
The adjective "reborn" is used to describe a state of being. It is most commonly applied to a person's spiritual or religious life, but can be extended metaphorically to other profound transformations. * It is typically used after a linking verb like be, feel, or become. * It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
Examples
- After his profound experience, he felt like a reborn man, full of hope and purpose.
- She described herself as reborn following her spiritual retreat.
- The community welcomed the reborn believer with open arms.
- The artist, with a new style and vision, was creatively reborn.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Extension: While its core meaning is spiritual, "reborn" is often used metaphorically to describe any entity (a person, organization, city, etc.) that has been revitalized or given a completely new form or character after a period of decline or stagnation.
- The old industrial district has been reborn as a vibrant cultural center.
- After the scandal, the political party attempted to present a reborn image to the public.
Variants and Related Words
- Born-again (adjective): A near-synonym, specifically and commonly associated with evangelical Christian conversion. (e.g., ).
- Converted (adjective): Having changed one's religious faith or beliefs.
- Redeemed (adjective): Saved from sin or error.
- Renewed (adjective): Made new again; restored. (A broader, less spiritually specific term).
Synonyms
- Regenerated
- Revitalized
- Resurrected (metaphorical)
- Transformed
Antonyms
- Unregenerate
- Unrepentant
- Stagnant
Idioms and Phrases
- To be reborn (into something): To undergo a transformation and emerge with a new identity or purpose.
- The company was reborn into a leader in sustainable technology.
- A reborn [entity]: A common construction to indicate a transformed version of something.
- He is a reborn artist, exploring entirely new mediums.
Adjective
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spiritually reborn or converted
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a born-again Christian
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