Revival is a noun that refers to the act or instance of reviving or the state of being revived. It can involve renewed attention or interest, new presentations, or restoration of validity or effect.
Detailed Definitions
General Definition
An act or instance of reviving
The state of being revived
Specific Cases
Renewed attention or interest: This can relate to art, literature, or religion.
New presentation or publication: Revival may involve new presentations of old works.
Renewed religious interest:
Can lead to highly emotional evangelistic meetings.
Restoration of force or effect: Applicable in contexts like contracts.
Synonyms
Reanimation
Rebirth
Regeneration
Rejuvenation
Rejuvenescence
Renewal
Resurgence
Resurrection
Resuscitation
Revitalization
Revivification
Examples of Usage
Revival of biographical writing
Revival in Gothic architecture
Fashions from the 1970s enjoying a revival
Musical revivals on Broadway
Staging a revival of Verdi's Don Carlos
Word History
First Known Use: 1651, primarily related to the general sense of reviving.
Related Phrases
Revival meeting: A series of meetings conducted to arouse religious emotions or make converts.
Rhymes with Revival
Archival
Arrival
Survival
Conjunctival
Rival
Subconjunctival
Additional Definitions
Kids Definition: Revival can mean a renewed interest or new presentation, commonly seen in business or religious contexts.
Legal Definition: Any act or instance of reviving.