rejuvenated
UK[rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪd]US[rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪd]
adj
Having been made to look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.
verb (past tense, past participle)
To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
juven
ated
re
again
juven
young
ated
verb/adjective suffix
Etymology
The word 'rejuvenated' is built upon the Latin root iuvenis, meaning "young," which itself descends from the Proto-Indo-European root h₂yéwHō, also signifying youth or youthful vigor. The prefix re- adds the crucial sense of restoration or return. Therefore, the literal construction means "made young again." This concept evolved from a purely physical sense of restoring youthfulness to encompass a more abstract meaning, applying to anything—from a person's energy to a landscape or an organization—that is revived, refreshed, or given new life and vitality.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + juven (young) + ated (verb/adjective suffix)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back."
juven: Latin origin, from the root iuven- meaning "young."
ated: Latin-derived suffix, forming past participles of verbs which can function as adjectives.
Examples
After a long vacation by the sea, she returned to work feeling completely rejuvenated.
The old park was rejuvenated with new benches, flower beds, and a playground.
A good night's sleep can rejuvenate both the mind and the body.