ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Redivivus

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɛdɪˈviːvəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Redivivus is an adjective meaning (chiefly figurative, postpositive) Living again; brought back to life.

Meaning

(chiefly figurative, postpositive) Living again; brought back to life.

Example Sentences

A tall, athletic, tanned man, his smooth black hair slick with oil, long sideburns, neatly trimmed moustache, Clark Gable redivivus.
"Professor Munchausen - how's that for an inset headline? Sir John Mandeville redivivus - Cagliostro - all the imposters and bullies in history."

Synonyms for redivivus

Depending on context, synonyms include revived, restored, reborn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reanimate, resuscitate, revigorate, rejuvenescent, regenerate, reorient.

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