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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