invigorated

IPA/ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/
KK[ˌɪnvˈɪɡɚˌetɪd]IPA/ɪnˈvɪɡ.ɚ.eɪt/

invigorated — verb

  • invigoratedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • invigorateds3rd person singular
  • invigorateding-ing form
  • invigoratededpast simple

1. to restore someone's physical or mental energy, making them feel stronger, healt

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to restore someone's physical or mental energy, making them feel stronger, healthier, and more alive after a period of tiredness or low spirits

例句

Nicholas felt completely invigorated after a long walk in the hills near his village.

feel/look + completely invigorated + after [activity]

A cold shower invigorated Léa and woke her up before her morning class.

active transitive: [stimulus] invigorates [person]

同義詞
  • energize

    focuses more on motivation and readiness to act; 'invigorate' implies physical/mental restoration

  • revitalize

    very close in meaning, but often used for places or systems as well as people

  • rejuvenate

    stronger implication of making someone feel or look younger

  • refresh

    lighter in intensity; can simply mean relieving minor tiredness

反義詞
  • exhaust

    to drain all energy from someone

  • drain

    to gradually remove emotional or physical energy

文法句型

invigorate + direct object

be invigorated by + noun phrase

feel/look invigorated

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive form (be invigorated) or as a participial adjective (feel/look invigorated). The active form is less common in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌I drank coffee and felt invigorated for five minutes.
✅I drank coffee and felt more alert for five minutes.
💡'Invigorated' implies a deeper, longer-lasting renewal, not a short-term caffeine boost.
❌The funny movie invigorated me.
✅The funny movie entertained and refreshed me.
💡'Invigorate' works best with physical activity, rest, or significant positive events, not mild entertainment.