Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Cheery, buoyant: Describes a state of feeling mentally clear, refreshed, and full of cheerful, positive energy. It often follows an activity that revitalizes the mind or body.
   • Euphoric, invigorated: Refers to a heightened feeling of well-being, alertness, and pleasant excitement.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau khi tắm, tôi cảm thấy vô cùng sảng khoái. (After showering, I feel extremely refreshed and invigorated.)
  • Một giấc ngủ trưa khiến tinh thần anh ấy sảng khoái hẳn. (A nap made his mind much more clear and buoyant.)
  • Không khí buổi sáng ở đây thật sảng khoái. (The morning air here is truly refreshing.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is primarily used to describe an internal state of feeling (mental or physical). It is less commonly used to describe objects or places, though it can be applied to abstract concepts like atmosphere or climate when they induce such a feeling in a person.

Variants and Related Words

• Sảng khoái tinh thần (adj phrase): mentally refreshed, in high spirits.
  • Bài tập thể dục mang lại cho cô ấy sự sảng khoái tinh thần. (The exercise brought her mental refreshment.)

Synonyms

• Refreshed: Feeling revitalized after rest or a cooling experience.
• Invigorated: Filled with energy and life.
• Exhilarated: Feeling very happy, animated, or elated.
• Buoyant: Cheerful and optimistic.

Antonyms

• Mệt mỏi: tired, weary.
• Uể oải: lethargic, sluggish.
• Chán nản: depressed, dejected.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Cảm giác sảng khoái: A feeling of refreshment/invigoration.
  • Uống một ly nước lạnh giữa trưa hè cho cảm giác sảng khoái. (Drinking a cold glass of water on a summer afternoon gives a feeling of refreshment.)
• Tinh thần sảng khoái: A refreshed/clear state of mind.
  • Để bắt đầu ngày mới với tinh thần sảng khoái, hãy dậy sớm. (To start a new day with a clear mind, wake up early.)

adj

1. cheery, buoyant