leavening

verb

Definition of leaveningnext
present participle of leaven
as in enlivening

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  1. invigorating
  2. infusing
  3. animating
  4. imbuing
Verb
  • Beyond the market, Geneva provides a diverse array of winter experiences, not least invigorating winter swimming followed by restorative sauna sessions, local chocolate delicacies and watch-making workshops.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • While invigorating, this relentless pursuit can lead to burnout.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of invigorating
Verb
  • The martini is resurgent, with bartenders experimenting by infusing traditional spirits with unique ingredients such as olive oil or savory flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By playing the straight man and infusing his lines with a leading man’s gravitas, Mescal elevates the eccentric premise into an absurdly sentimental, and at times perverse, romantic comedy.
    Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of infusing
Verb
  • As for the Bruckner, the Berliners succeeded in animating a figure who is too often treated as an impassive statue.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Those tools included narration, archival material, score and the creative touch of animating Kahlo’s paintings.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of animating
Verb
  • Beyond that, Christmas works wonders as a backdrop, imbuing Carol with a mixture of warmth, melancholy, nostalgia, and regret that only the holidays can conjure.
    Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Kid sold the hell out of it, imbuing it with personality, life and feeling for days.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of imbuing
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