Rekindled Meaning in English
word · lemma: rekindle
ɹiˈkɪndəɫd
ree-KIN-duhld
ɹɪkˈɪndəld
ri-KIN-duhld
Definition
Brought back to life or made active again, especially feelings, relationships, or enthusiasm that had faded.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for emotions, relationships, or passions (e.g., 'rekindled romance', 'rekindled interest'). Formal to neutral register. Not used for physical fires in daily speech, despite the literal root.
Spanish: reavivado - renovado (sentimiento/relación)Portuguese (BR): reacendido - renovado (sentimento/relacionamento)Portuguese (PT): reacendido - renovado (sentimento/relacionamento)Chinese (Simplified): 重燃 - 再次激起Chinese (Traditional): 重燃 - 再次激起Hindi: फिर से जगाया गया - दोबारा शुरू किया गयाArabic: أُعيد إشعاله - أُعيد إحياؤهBengali: পুনরুজ্জীবিত - পুনরায় জাগ্রতRussian: возрождён - вновь пробуждёнJapanese: 再び蘇った - 再燃したVietnamese: được làm sống lại - được khơi dậy lạiKorean: 다시 불붙다 - 다시 살아나다Turkish: yeniden canlanmış - yeniden alevlenmişUrdu: دوبارہ تازہ ہو جانا - دوبارہ ابھر آناIndonesian: dihidupkan kembali - dibangkitkan kembali
Example Sentences
After talking again, their friendship was rekindled.
basic
Her love for painting was rekindled after visiting the art museum.
basic
The team’s hope was rekindled by a last-minute goal.
basic
Last weekend really rekindled our old friendship.
natural
Their passion for travel was rekindled after watching that documentary.
natural
I thought the magic was gone, but last night it was rekindled.
natural