life-giving

adjective

life-giv·​ing ˈlīf-ˌgi-viŋ 

: giving or having power to give life and spirit : invigorating

Examples of life-giving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The church leader in charge of translating and distributing biblical literature around the world made an impassioned call for funds, likening the texts to life-giving rain. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Given Cregger’s scary-good track record, this one may be as refreshing as a life-giving green herb. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Your 11th House of Friends lights up as the life-giving Sun energizes that area, squaring obligating Saturn in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026

This process is complicated by the fact that five have domes that dramatically reduce the amount of life-giving sunlight. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life-giving

• unforgiving
• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• living
• sieving