Definition

Adjective: - Restored to new life and vigor: Given renewed energy, strength, or vitality; made active, healthy, or lively again.

Usage

The adjective "revitalised" (US spelling: revitalized) is used to describe something that has been given new life, energy, or activity after a period of decline, stagnation, or inactivity. It often refers to systems, areas, organizations, or even people.

Examples

• The revitalised economy showed strong signs of growth after the new policies were implemented.
• With fresh investment and community projects, it became a revitalised inner-city neighborhood.
• After a long vacation, she felt completely revitalised and ready to return to work.
• The company launched a revitalised marketing campaign to attract a younger audience.

Advanced Usage

• "Newly revitalised": Emphasizes the recent completion of the process of renewal.
  • The newly revitalised town square quickly became a popular gathering spot.
• Used in passive constructions to focus on the action of renewal.
  • The historic theater was revitalised through a combination of public and private funds.

Variants and Related Words

• Revitalize (verb): To imbue with new life and vitality.
  • The mayor promised to revitalize the downtown area.
• Revitalization (noun): The process of making something active, healthy, or lively again.
  • The revitalization of the park took three years to complete.
• Revitalising/Revitalizing (adjective, present participle): Having the quality of restoring vitality.
  • The revitalising sea air made her feel much better.

Synonyms

• Rejuvenated: Made young or fresh again.
• Reinvigorated: Given new energy or strength.
• Renewed: Resumed with fresh energy or spirit.
• Refreshed: Having regained strength or energy.

Antonyms

• Depleted: Reduced in strength or effectiveness.
• Stagnant: Showing no activity; dull and sluggish.
• Exhausted: Drained of strength or energy.
• Declining: Becoming smaller, weaker, or less important.

Adjective

1. restored to new life and vigor
   • a revitalized economy
   • a revitalized inner-city neighborhood