renascent
/ri'næsnt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Rising again to new life and vigor; experiencing a revival or rebirth: Describes something that is being revived, renewed, or is springing back into activity, prominence, or strength after a period of decline or inactivity.
Usage
The adjective renascent is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe abstract concepts like movements, ideas, feelings, or periods that are experiencing a powerful resurgence. It often carries a positive connotation of renewal and fresh energy.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The city experienced a renascent cultural scene after the new arts center opened.
- There is a renascent interest in traditional crafts among young people.
- She felt a renascent hope after receiving the encouraging news.
Advanced Usage
- "renascent nationalism": A strong, renewed sense of national identity and pride.
- The historian studied the factors leading to renascent nationalism in the region.
Variants and Related Words
- Renaissance (n): A period of renewed artistic, cultural, or intellectual activity; often capitalized () to refer to the specific historical period in Europe.
- The poet was a key figure in the literary renaissance of the early 20th century.
- Renascence (n): A less common synonym for "renaissance," meaning a revival or rebirth.
- The 19th century saw a renascence of Gothic architecture.
Synonyms
- Resurgent: Rising again, as to new life and vigor.
- Revived: Restored to life, consciousness, or strength.
- Rejuvenated: Made young or fresh again.
- Reborn: Born again; having undergone a spiritual rebirth.
Antonyms
- Declining: Becoming smaller, fewer, or less; decreasing in power or vigor.
- Moribund: At the point of death; in a state of inactivity or obsolescence.
- Waning: Decreasing in vigor, power, or extent.
Adjective
- rising again as to new life and vigor
- resurgent nationalism