rejuvenation
noun/rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,905 most common English word
Meaning
The process of making someone feel or look younger, fresher, or more energetic.
Example sentence
After spending a week at the spa, she felt a sense of rejuvenation that made her ready to face new challenges.
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