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be invigorating

[bi ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ]
verb phrase
ser revigorante; ser tonificante
1. to have the quality of giving someone energy, strength, or renewed enthusiasm
The cold water is invigorating.
A água fria é revigorante.
2. to have a stimulating or refreshing effect on body or mind
Morning exercise can be invigorating.
O exercício matinal pode ser tonificante.
Synonyms
be refreshingbe stimulatingbe energizingbe revitalizingbe enlivening
Antonyms
be tiringbe drainingbe exhaustingbe depressing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser revigorante; ser energizante
Both terms are commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ser revigorante; ser tonificante
Revigorante is more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a breath of fresh air
get one's blood pumping
feel alive again
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